Skinny Holiday Cocktails! Fun Without the Extra Calories

I
know
what
you’re
thinking—”
It’s
the
holidays,
why
worry
about
calories?”
Trust
me,
I
hear
you!
But
if
you’re
like
me,
after
a
few
too
many
rich
meals
and
sweet
treats,
you
might
start
feeling
a
bit
sluggish.

I’ve
found
that
making
my
cocktails
a
little
lighter
allows
me
to
indulge
without
feeling
weighed
down.
It’s
an
easy
way
to
sneak
in
a
healthier
option
without
anyone
even
noticing.


Skinny
Chocolate
Martini


Enjoy
a
luscious

Skinny
Chocolate
Martini
—a
guilt-free
twist
on
the
classic
dessert
cocktail!
With
rich
chocolate
flavor
and
fewer
calories,
this
martini
is
perfect
for
those
who
want
a
treat
without
the
excess.
Serve
chilled
in
a
martini
glass
with
dark
chocolate
shavings
or
a
drizzle
of
chocolate
syrup
for
a
finishing
touch.


Prep
Time



5

minutes


Cook
Time



0

minutes


Course


Drinks


Cuisine


American


Servings


1


Calories



120


kcal

  • 1
    cocktail
    shaker

  • 1
    Martini
    glass


  • 1
    ½


    oz


    vodka

  • 1


    oz


    light
    chocolate
    liqueur


    (like
    Baileys
    Almande
    or
    any
    low-calorie
    version)

  • ½


    oz


    unsweetened
    almond
    milk

  • ¼


    tsp


    vanilla
    extractIce
    cubes

  • Dark
    chocolate
    shavings


    (optional
    for
    garnish)

  • Fill
    a
    cocktail
    shaker
    halfway
    with
    ice.
    Pour
    in
    vodka,
    light
    chocolate
    liqueur,
    unsweetened
    almond
    milk,
    and
    vanilla
    extract.


  • Shake
    vigorously
    for
    15
    seconds
    until
    well
    combined
    and
    chilled.Strain
    into
    a
    chilled
    martini
    glass.


  • Garnish
    with
    dark
    chocolate
    shavings
    or
    a
    drizzle
    of
    light
    chocolate
    syrup.
    Serve
    immediately.



Tip:
Use
unsweetened
coconut
milk
for
extra
creaminess
or
add
a
dash
of
stevia
for
sweetness.


Keyword


Chocolate
Martini,
Cocktail,
Drink,
Martini


Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)


Nutrient

Amount

Calories
120

Carbohydrates
4g

Protein
1g

Fat
2g

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Peppermintini


The

Peppermintini

is
a
festive
cocktail
that
combines
refreshing
peppermint
with
creamy
liqueurs.
Perfect
for
holiday
gatherings
or
cozy
nights
by
the
fire,
this
drink
is
best
served
with
a
candy
cane
garnish.


Prep
Time



5

minutes


Cook
Time



0

minutes


Course


Drinks


Cuisine


American


Servings


1


Calories



190


kcal


  • 1
    ½


    oz


    vodka

  • 1


    oz


    white
    crème
    de
    cacao

  • ½


    oz


    peppermint
    schnapps

  • ½


    oz


    heavy
    cream

  • Ice
    cubes

  • Crushed
    candy
    cane
    (for
    garnish)

  • Fill
    a
    cocktail
    shaker
    with
    ice.Add
    vodka,
    white
    crème
    de
    cacao,
    peppermint
    schnapps,
    and
    heavy
    cream.


  • Shake
    until
    well
    chilled.Strain
    into
    a
    chilled
    martini
    glass.


  • Garnish
    with
    crushed
    candy
    cane
    or
    a
    whole
    candy
    cane
    on
    the
    rim.




*Substitute
heavy
cream
with
coconut
cream
for
a
dairy-free
option.


Keyword


Cocktail,
Martini,
Peppermintini


Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)


Nutrient

Amount

Calories
190

Carbohydrates
6g

Protein
1g

Fat
5g


Candy
Cane
Cocktail


Celebrate
the
holidays
with
a
sweet
and
minty

Candy
Cane
Cocktail
!
Combining
vanilla
vodka
and
peppermint
schnapps,
this
festive
drink
is
sure
to
impress.
Serve
with
a
candy
cane
stirrer
for
added
flair.


Prep
Time



5

minutes


Cook
Time



0

minutes


Course


Drinks


Cuisine


American


Servings


1


Calories



180


kcal

  • 1
    shaker

  • 1
    glass


  • 1
    ½


    oz


    vanilla
    vodka

  • 1


    oz


    peppermint
    schnapps

  • ½


    oz


    cranberry
    juice

  • Ice
    cubes

  • Candy
    cane
    (for
    garnish)

  • In
    a
    cocktail
    shaker,
    combine
    vanilla
    vodka,
    peppermint
    schnapps,
    and
    cranberry
    juice.


  • Fill
    with
    ice
    and
    shake
    vigorously.


  • Strain
    into
    a
    chilled
    martini
    glass.Garnish
    with
    a
    candy
    cane.



Tip:
Add
a
splash
of
grenadine
for
a
deeper
red
hue.


Keyword


Candy
Cane,
Chocolate
Martini,
Cocktail,
Vodka


Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)


Nutrient

Amount

Calories
160

Carbohydrates
8g

Protein
0g

Fat
0g


Gingerbread
Martini


Warm
and
cozy,
the

Gingerbread
Martini

blends
creamy
liqueur
and
spices
for
a
perfect
dessert
drink.
Garnish
with
whipped
cream
and
a
gingerbread
cookie
for
a
festive
finish.


Prep
Time



5

minutes


Cook
Time



0

minutes


Course


Drinks


Cuisine


American


Servings


1


Calories



220


kcal

  • 1
    shaker

  • 1
    cocktail
    glass

  • 1
    Jigger
    (or
    shot
    glass)


  • 1
    ½


    oz


    vodka

  • 1


    oz


    Irish
    cream
    liqueur

  • ½


    oz


    gingerbread
    syrup

  • ½


    oz


    heavy
    cream

  • Ice
    cubes

  • Fill
    a
    cocktail
    shaker
    with
    ice.


  • Add
    vodka,
    Irish
    cream
    liqueur,
    gingerbread
    syrup,
    and
    heavy
    cream.Shake
    well
    until
    chilled
    and
    creamy.


  • Strain
    into
    a
    martini
    glass.Top
    with
    whipped
    cream
    and
    a
    sprinkle
    of
    nutmeg.



Tip:
Use
homemade
gingerbread
syrup
for
an
authentic
flavor.


Keyword


Cocktail,
Gingerbread,
Martini


Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)


Nutrient

Amount

Calories
220

Carbohydrates
10g

Protein
2g

Fat
7g

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“The
Grinch”


Bright
and
mischievous,

“The
Grinch”

is
a
vibrant
green
cocktail
perfect
for
holiday
parties.
A
mix
of
sweet
and
sour,
this
fun
drink
can
be
garnished
with
a
cherry
for
a
pop
of
red—just
like
the
Grinch’s
heart!


Prep
Time



5

minutes


Cook
Time



0

minutes


Course


Drinks


Cuisine


American


Servings


1


Calories



180


kcal

  • 1
    shaker

  • 1
    cocktail
    glass


  • 1
    ½


    oz


    Midori
    melon
    liqueur

  • 1


    oz


    lemon
    juice

  • ½


    oz


    vodka

  • ½


    oz


    simple
    syrupIce
    cubes

  • Maraschino
    cherry


    (for
    garnish)

  • In
    a
    shaker,
    combine
    Midori,
    lemon
    juice,
    vodka,
    and
    simple
    syrup.


  • Add
    ice
    and
    shake
    until
    well
    mixed
    and
    chilled.Strain
    into
    a
    martini
    glass.


  • Garnish
    with
    a
    maraschino
    cherry.




*Add
a
splash
of
club
soda
for
a
fizzy
version.
For
a
more
intense
flavor,
use
lime
juice
instead
of
lemon.


Keyword


Holiday
Cocktail,
Martini


Nutritional
Information
(Per
Serving)


Nutrient

Amount

Calories
180

Carbohydrates
15g

Protein
0g

Fat
0g


Wrapping
Up

At
the
end
of
the
day,
holiday
cocktails
are
meant
to
be
fun!
Making
a
few
simple
swaps
can
keep
your
drinks
light
and
delicious
without
taking
away
any
of
the
joy
of
the
season.
The
next
time
you’re
mixing
up
a
batch
of
drinks
for
a
holiday
party,
give
one
of
these
skinny
cocktails
a
try.