When I think of frozen drinks I immediately think of vacations, cruises, tropical fiestas. And frozen drinks are not just festive, you can’t guzzle them, so they last longer. And all that frozen goodness bulks up your drink so that it actually gives you more “yum” with less calories. What could be bad? Uh, nothing!
No matter what the reason or the season, a frozen cocktail makes any day or any party, more fun. So celebrate happy hours with one of these cocktail recipes below. Note that you will need a decent blender if you really want a smooth frozen treat, but The Advice Sisters really think you should try some of the recipes the dieticians and recipe experts at Blendtec have come up with that are low on calories and chemicals, high on taste and fun!
Some great cocktail recipes include:
Blood Orange Mojito
Ingredients
Add ingredients in order listed. Secure lid and select “Ice Crush.”
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION ; Servings 3.0/ Sodium 4 mg/ Serving Size 8 fl oz/ Carbohydrates 21 g/ Calories 155 / Fiber 2.5 g/ Fat 0 g/ Sugar 8 g/ Saturated Fat 0 g/ Protein 1 g
Frosted Cosmo
Ingredients
Island Lei
Ingredients
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Servings 4.5/ Sodium 0 mg/ Serving Size 8 fl oz/ Carbohydrates 23 g/ Calories 150/ Fiber 1 g/ Fat 0 g/ Sugar 15 g/ Saturated Fat 0 g/ Protein 1 g/ Cholesterol 0 mg
Frozen Bloody Mary
Ingredients
Pour 1½ cups vegetable juice into about 12 compartments of standard ice cube tray. Freeze until juice is solid. Add frozen juice cubes, remaining 1½ cups vegetable juice, and all remaining ingredients to FourSide jar in order listed. Secure lid and select “Ice Crush.” Pour into chilled glasses, and garnish with black pepper, green olives, and celery sticks.
Add ingredients in order listed. Secure lid and select “Ice Crush.”
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Servings 2.0/ Sodium 1500 mg/ serving Size 15 fl oz/ Carbohydrates 18 g/ Calories 223/ Fiber 4 g/ Fat 1 g/ Sugar 12 g/ Saturated Fat 0 g/ Protein 3.5 g/ Cholesterol 0 mg
