Nothing says summer like sipping frozen margaritas and fruity piña coladas poolside. But too many of those deliciously refreshing drinks can easily take their toll on your pursuit of the best bikini body.
Sour mix and other sugary ingredients make these drinks diet-demolishers, but don't feel like you have to be stuck with just boring ice water. There's no need to swear off your favorite frothy treats entirely -- we've come up with a few healthy drink cocktails and recipes that taste so good, you won't know you're missing the calories!
Belly up to our bar and check out the concoctions below.
Strawberry Lemonade Martini
1 oz. vodka
½ oz. triple sec
2 oz. lemonade
½ oz. pureed strawberries
Blend vodka, triple sec and lemonade to a frosty consistency. Pour into large martini glass, then swirl in strawberry puree with a straw and enjoy. For variety, try raspberry, blueberry or pineapple puree instead. Feel like splurging a little? Rim the martini glass with sugar!
Berry Blast Spritzer
1 ½ oz. raspberry-flavored vodka
2 oz. seltzer water
1 oz. cranberry juice
Pour ingredients over ice and garnish with an orange or lemon wedge. For a slightly sweeter taste, use lemon-lime soda in place of seltzer.
Less-Guilt Margarita
1 ½ oz. gold tequila
½ oz. triple sec
2 ½ oz. lemonade
½ fresh lime juice
Mix all ingredients in a mixing tin. Cover and shake vigorously. Pour over ice. For frozen margaritas, combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Summer Breeze Punch
1 oz. dark rum
1 oz. coconut rum
1 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. orange juice
Splash lemon-lime soda
Combine all ingredients and pour over ice. Super summer tip: Make a big batch of this refreshing punch and serve in a large bowl or pitcher for outdoor picnics or poolside barbecues.
Any of these delicious drinks are sure to keep you cool in the sun's blazing rays and keep your bod in bikini shape. Just don't forget to sip smart -- extreme heat and high temperatures tend to intensify alcohol's effect on the body.
