Thirsty Thursday...

I know for a lot of people today is Thirsty Thursday and I enjoy a yummy cocktail too.... So here are some healthy versions of common cocktails. Enjoy! Much Love, Bridget!

Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

INGREDIENTS

         2 1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries, (about 12 ounces)

         3 tablespoons sugar

         2 tablespoons lime juice

         3 cups ice cubes

         3/4 cup coconut-flavored rum, such as Malibu

PREPARATION

1.             Combine strawberries, sugar and lime juice together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add ice cubes and rum and blend until frothy. Transfer mixture to a pitcher and serve.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 112 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3 mg sodium; 113 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Passion Colada

INGREDIENTS

         2 cups ice

         1 cup passion fruit juice

         1/4 cup cream of coconut

         3 ounces rum, optional

PREPARATION

     1.  Combine ice, passion fruit juice, cream of coconut and rum, if using, in a blender and blend until smooth.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 207 calories; 13 g fat (12 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 37 mg sodium; 74 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C.

Carbohydrate Servings: 2