3 festive holiday drinks that are lower in sugar
‘Tis the season to gather with loved ones. Coming together for the holidays often means delicious food and drinks. If you plan to enjoy a few cocktails this time of year, aim for options that are lower in sugar. Look out forcocktails that include simple syrups or sugary mixers or are mostly juice.
You can still enjoy the fun this year, just be mindful about what you are sipping on. To help, we crafted three holiday drinks perfect for this year’s festivities. These drinks are lower insugar, but they are not sugar-free. Stay within recommended drinking guidelines: Women should drink no more than one drink per day and men, two drinks per day.
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Add the first four ingredients to a glass and gently stir.
- Add rosemary garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition
(per serving)- 156 Calories
- 0 g Total Fat
- 0 g Saturated Fat
- 20 mg Sodium
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 12 g Total Carbs
- 2 g Fiber
- 6 g Sugars
- 0 g Protein
- 235 mg Potassium
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Add milk, maple syrup and cocoa powder to a small saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add one ounce of whiskey to each mug and top with hot chocolate mixture.
- Gently stir and garnish with a stick of cinnamon.
Nutrition
(per serving)- 206 Calories
- 7 g Total Fat
- 1 g Saturated Fat
- 274 mg Sodium
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 22 g Total Carbs
- 5 g Fiber
- 12 g Sugars
- 4 g Protein
- 596 mg Potassium
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Fill eight sections of an ice cube tray with orange juice. Place in freezer for 4 hours, or until solid.
- Fill four glasses with 5 ounces of champagne or prosecco each and add two frozen cubes to each glass.
- Garnish with a slice of orange and enjoy!
Nutrition
(per serving)- 206 Calories
- 7 g Total Fat
- 1 g Saturated Fat
- 274 mg Sodium
- 0 mg Cholesterol
- 22 g Total Carbs
- 5 g Fiber
- 12 g Sugars
- 4 g Protein
- 596 mg Potassium
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