Low Calorie Holiday Drinks

If you have been avoiding your favorite alcoholic drinks to stay within your daily caloric goal -great job! If you need some alternatives to help you enjoy a drink without all the calories, keep reading:

Passion Fruit Mimosas -
Ingredients:  

• 1 1/2 teaspoons grenadine
• 1 1/2 cups chilled passion fruit juice
• 1 (750 ml) bottle chilled prosecco
• Orange slices, for garnish

Preparation:  

1. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon grenadine into each of 6 flutes; top with 1/4 cup passion fruit juice, then fill with prosecco. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition Information: 147 calories per serving.

 White Cranberry Citrus Punch
 Ingredients: 

• 1 (750 ml) bottle sparkling wine, chilled
• 1 (750 ml) bottle Riesling, chilled
• 1 1/2 cups light white cranberry juice, chilled
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 15 strips orange peel

Preparation: 

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
2. Stir in oranges and cranberries.
3. Ladle punch and 2 or 3 cranberries into decorative cups or glasses.
4. Garnish each glass with a twist of orange peel and serve.

Nutrition Information: Makes 15 servings. 92 calories per serving.