New Years Drinks: Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Pomegranate and Prosecco Spritzer

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
1½ fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate (or cranberry) juice, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
Fresh pomegranate seeds (arils) (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place pomegranate juice and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with pomegranate seeds if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 95
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: o g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow

New Years Recipes: Lime Ginger Fizz

Lime Ginger Fizz

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 1 serving

Ingredients:
2 fl. oz. fresh lime juice, chilled
1 fl. oz. Honey Ginger Simple Syrup, chilled
4 fl. oz. prosecco, chilled
1 thin slice lime (for garnish; optional)

Instructions:
Place lime juice, simple syrup, and prosecco in a champagne flute; mix gently to blend.
Garnish drink with lime slice, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 126
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 8 mg
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 10 g
Protein: 0 g

New Years Drink Recipes: Fruity Champagne Punch

Fruity Champagne Punch

Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 10 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
Ice
1 (750 ml) bottle brut champagne, chilled
1½ fl. oz. brandy
1½ fl. oz. Cointreau
1 (1 liter) bottle soda water
¼ medium pineapple, skin and core removed, cut into slices
1 medium orange, cut in half, cut into thin slices
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:
Place ice in a large punch bowl.
Add champagne, brandy, Cointreau, and soda water; mix well.
Add pineapple and orange; mix gently to blend.
Serve punch in champagne flutes (or punch glasses); garnish with mint leaves.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 91
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 22 mg
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 9 g
Protein: 0 g

Containers: 1 Yellow

21 Day Fix Approved New Years Drinks - Savory Michelada

Wit new years coming up, I will be posting some awesome 21 day fix approved drinks.  Here is he first:  Savory Michelada:

Savory Michelada Cocktail

 

Prep time

4 hours 10 mins

Total time

4 hours 10 mins

 

Author: Beachbody

Serves: 8 servings, approx. 8 fl. oz. each

Ingredients

• 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into thin slices (reserve 4 slices for garnish)
• 12 fl. oz. fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup all-natural steak sauce
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
• 40 fl. oz. lager beer (like Pacifico)
• 1 lime, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Place bell peppers and lime juice in a large pitcher; muddle until well mixed.
2. Add steak sauce, pepper, and salt (if desired); mix well. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours, or overnight.
3. Add lime juice mixture evenly to each of eight highball glasses; top slowly and evenly beer; mix gently to blend.
4. Garnish each drink with half slice each of red and yellow bell peppers and a lime slice.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 98
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 154 mg
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 1 g

New Years Recipes: Red Wine Ginger & Berry Cocktail

New Year's Recipe #3:

Red Wine, Ginger, and Berry Cocktail

Prep time: 3 hours 10 mins
Total time: 3 hours 10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 12 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
1 (750 ml bottle) fruity red wine
4 fl. oz. citrus flavored vodka
6 fl. oz. unsweetened pomegranate juice
2 fl. oz. blackberry liqueur
1 cup Honey Ginger Simple Syrup
Sliced Strawberries (for garnish; optional)
Blackberries (for garnish; optional)
Raspberries (for garnish; optional)
28 fl. oz. soda water
24 Mixed Berry Ice Cubes

Instructions:
Combine wine, vodka, pomegranate juice, liqueur, and simple syrup in a large pitcher; mix well. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until chilled.
Place a slice of strawberry, a blackberry, and a raspberry on a toothpick. Repeat so that you have 12 garnished toothpicks. Set aside.
Slowly add soda water to wine mixture; mix well.
Place 2 ice cubes in a serving glass; top with cocktail and a garnished toothpick. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 156
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 17 mg
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 17 g

Containers: 1 ½ Yellow

Holiday Cranberry Fizz

Looking for a yummy, festive holiday recipe, check out this cranberry fizz recipe:

Prep time:   10 mins
Total time:   10 mins

Author: Beachbody
Serves: 12 servings, approx. 6 fl. oz. each

Ingredients:
Ice
4 cups strong brewed black tea, chilled
1 cup Honey Cranberry Rosemary Simple Syrup, chilled
1 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses
1 Tbsp. + 1½ tsp. non-alcoholic orange bitters
4 cups soda water
½ cup fresh cranberries
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, cut into small pieces (for garnish)

Instructions:
Place ice in a large punch bowl.
Add tea, simple syrup, molasses, bitters, and soda water; mix well.
Add cranberries; mix gently to blend.
Serve punch in punch glasses (or small Mason jars); garnish with rosemary.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 51
Total Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 19 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 11 g
Protein: 0 g

P90X/X2 Portions
½ Single Serving Snack

P90X3 Portions
½ Carb

Body Beast Portions
½ Fruit
½ Carb Liquid

Containers
½ Yellow

Thirsty Thursday - Sassy Berry Mint Champagne Cocktail

Happy Thursday!  Here is a yummy, sassy cocktail to enjoy this summer.

1/4 cup  unsweetened blueberry juice
2 Tbsp.  fresh lime juice
1/4 cup  champagne
1 cup     ice
             blueberries for garnish (fresh or frozen)
             mint for garnish

1. Place lime & blueberry juices, champagne & ice into a large serving glass.  Stir until mixed.
2. Garnish with blueberries & mint and  enjoy!

Thirsty Thursday - Sassy Cosmo

Here is a yummy skinny version of a cosmopolitan!  Cheers!

Ingredients:

5 cucumber slices
2 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves
1 oz. vodka
1 cup ice
1 cup sparkling water
2 tsp. St. Germain Liquor

Directions:

1. Place 5 cucumber slices, mint & vodka in the bottle of a serving glass & muddle until mixed.
2. Top with ice & sparkling water, stir to mix.
3. Add a splash of St. Germain; garnish with fruit of your choice. Enjoy!

Thirsty Thursday - Sassy Mint Cucumber Cocktail

Happy Thursday!  Here is a refreshing, skinny mint cucumber cocktail -

5 cucumber slices
2 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves
1 oz. vodka
1 cup ice
1 cup sparkling water ( I use La Croix)
2 tsp. St. Germain liquor
Extra cucumber slices & mint leaves for garnish.

Directions:

1. Place cucumber slices, vodka & mint in a glass & muddle until well mixed.
2. Top with sparkling water & ice.  Stir until mixed.
3. Add a splash of St. Germain; garnish with extra cucumber & mint leaves.

Cheers!

Thirsty Thursday - Sassy Pina Colada

Love pina coladas but hate all the sugar and calories?  Try this skinny version:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut water
1/2 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1 oz. Malibu rum
1 cup crushed ice
Fresh pineapple to garnish

Directions:

1. Place coconut water, pineapple, rum and ice in blender; cover.  Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into serving glasses; garnish with pineapple and enjoy!

Tip:  I use La Croix coconut flavored water and it is awesome!

National Margarita Day - Sassy Style!

Today is National Margarita Day - perfect ending to a Monday.  Love margaritas but hate the sugar and calories?

Here is a simple, skinny version for you!

2-3 fresh lime wedges
1-3 fresh orange wedges
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp. raw honey (or liquid coconut sugar)
1 cup ice
1 oz. agave tequila
1 splash sweet & sour mix
Lime slices for garnish

1.  Place the lime wedges, orange wedges, lime juice & honey in a serving glass.  Muddle until mixed well.
2.  Top with ice, tequila & mixer.  stir until mixed.
3.  Garnish with lime and enjoy!