Sip into Summer: 10 Low Calorie Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst

Summer is the perfect time to cool off with a refreshing cocktail, and what better way to indulge than with low-calorie options that won’t derail your health goals? We’ve rounded up 6 delicious cocktail recipes that are sure to become your new go-to drinks this season. From tropical flavors to classic favorites, these cocktails are easy to make and packed with flavor.

Pineapple Coconut Cocktail

This tropical drink is perfect for a beach day or a backyard barbecue. Made with pineapple juice, coconut water, and rum, it’s a refreshing cocktail that’ll transport you to a tropical island.

Calories: 180 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz rum
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• Pineapple and lime wedges for garnish
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a shaker, combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice.
2. Shake well and pour over ice in a glass.
3. Garnish with pineapple and lime wedges.

Cucumber Lemonade Cocktail

This refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with fresh cucumber juice, lemonade, and gin, it’s a light and flavorful cocktail.

Calories: 140 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz gin
• 1/2 cup fresh cucumber juice
• 1/2 cup lemonade
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• Cucumber slices for garnish
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a shaker, combine gin, cucumber juice, lemonade, and agave nectar.
2. Shake well and pour over ice in a glass.
3. Garnish with cucumber slices.

Sparkling Mint Limeade Cocktail

This bubbly drink is perfect for a festive occasion. Made with sparkling water, lime juice, and vodka, it’s a light and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to make.

Calories: 120 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp agave nectar
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a shaker, combine vodka, sparkling water, lime juice, and agave nectar.
2. Shake well and pour over ice in a glass.
3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Watermelon Cooler Cocktail

This fruity cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day. Made with fresh watermelon juice, lime juice, and tequila, it’s a light and refreshing cocktail.

Calories: 150 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz tequila
• 1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• Watermelon and lime wedges for garnish
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a shaker, combine tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice, and agave nectar.
2. Shake well and pour over ice in a glass.
3. Garnish with watermelon and lime wedges.

Strawberry Basil Cocktail

This fruity and herbaceous cocktail is perfect for a summer evening. Made with fresh strawberries, basil, and vodka, it’s a unique and refreshing cocktail.

Calories: 140 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 3-4 fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• 3-4
• fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• Sparkling water
• Ice

Directions:

1. In a shaker, muddle the strawberries, basil leaves, agave nectar, and lime juice.
2. Add vodka and ice to the shaker and shake well.
3. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with sparkling water.
5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sliced strawberry.
6. Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

Grapefruit Paloma Cocktail

This zesty cocktail is perfect for those who love a little kick in their drink. Made with fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, and soda water, it’s a tangy and refreshing cocktail that’s easy to make.

Calories: 130 per serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz tequila
• 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• Soda water
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish
• Salt for rim (optional)
• Ice

Directions:

1. Rim the glass with salt (optional).
2. In a shaker, combine tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave nectar.
3. Shake well and pour over ice in a glass.
4. Top with soda water.
5. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

These low-calorie cocktails are perfect for the summer season. With fresh and fruity ingredients, they’re easy to make and are sure to be a hit with your guests. So, go ahead and whip up a batch of these delicious cocktails and enjoy the sunshine!