Health-Conscious Cocktails

Health-Conscious Cocktails
By Dorian Wagner
Glee Contributor
Updated: Saturday, July 29, 2006
http://www.gleemagazine.com/glee/article.cfm/cmi_2217257/cid_35

Nothing says summer like sipping frozen margaritas and fruity pina 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 health-conscious cocktails 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 (or try NSP Vita Lemon Drink)
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 (or try NSP Vita Lemon Drink)
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 barbeques.
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.

Dorian Wagner is a Journalism graduate from the University of Florida who has written about everything from dating and style advice to Bigfoot and UFOs. When she's not perched in front of her computer, she's typically sprawled out (with a cocktail) by the ocean near her home in Deerfield Beach, Fla.

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A NOTE FROM YOUR NSP HERB SPECIALIST
~ From Karen Doolan
Try these too!
Additional Delicious and Refreshing Non-alcholic drinks:
By Nature's Sunshine Products:

HERBAL PUNCH (16 FL OZ)
VITA LEMON DRINK MIX (25 OZ)
HERBAL BEVERAGE (3.5OZ)
THAI-GO DRINK (2/25OZ)
NATURE'S NONI (TWO) 32 OZ BOTTLE PACK
NATURE'S NONI (16 FL OZ)
CHLOROPHYLL, LIQUID (32 FL OZ)
CHLOROPHYLL, LIQUID (16 FL OZ)
BERRY HEALTHY DRINK MIX (9.8 OZ)

Also drink plenty Reverse Osmosis Pure clean water!
General Rule: Drink 1/2 your wt. in oz. i.e. 200 lbs=100 oz water daily.
To purchase Nature's Spring RO unit order via our specials page to receive free 2 gallon POLYCARBONATE BOTTLE-2 GALLON WITH SPIGOT with purchase of RO system.


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Karen Herrmann-Doolan, NSP District Manager
An Independent Distributor of Nature's Sunshine Products
Herb & Cleansing Specialist
Nutritional & HomeSpa Aromatherapy Consultant
herbsplus@mynsp.com
704-588-7638
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