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21 Cocktails Perfect for a Virtual Happy Hour

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Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD March 19, 2020
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Who said social distancing can't be social? Host a virtual happy hour with your friends and safely catch up over these delicious cocktails. These recipes focus on ingredients already in your kitchen like maple syrup and ice cream. Cocktails like Champagne Float and Frozen Peach Margaritas are easy, tasty and bring the fun of happy hour to your home.

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Frozen Peach Margaritas

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Enjoy sweet peach flavor anytime of year with this skinny frozen margarita. It tastes just like a restaurant version, but with less sugar, for an easy cocktail you will actually want to make at home. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Red-Wine Hot Chocolate

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If you love red wine and you love chocolate, you'll love this rich, full-flavored red-wine hot chocolate. It's two of your favorite things together in one warm, cozy mug. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2017

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Salty Chihuahua

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This is a Mexican-inspired take on the Salty Dog (usually made with grapefruit juice, vodka and salt). Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007

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Manhattan

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A 3:1 ratio of whiskey to vermouth is the best for this classic Manhattan recipe. This cocktail never goes out of style. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

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You'll feel like you're on a tropical getaway with this refreshing strawberry-coconut cocktail. To keep it cool in warmer weather, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. Variation: For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.

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Red Wine Ice Cream Float

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Step up your cocktail game with this unlikely combination that is not only completely delicious, but also gorgeous. Two of your favorites--red wine and ice cream--are combined to make a fun, fruity dessert cocktail. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Frozen Pineapple Margaritas

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These frosty pineapple margaritas taste just like restaurant-style frozen margaritas, but without all the sugar, for a skinny cocktail you can easily whip up at home. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Shandy

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The English have been making shandys since the 1600s. If you prefer, you can substitute 1 1/2 cups ginger ale for the seltzer and frozen limeade. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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Blackberry-Rosemary Vodka & Soda

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Blackberries give this vodka cocktail its gorgeous hue and jammy flavor. Use the leftover simple syrup to mix up drinks for friends or skip the vodka for a mocktail. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Celebration Champagne Sparkler

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Sure, the lemon/maple/cayenne combo may evoke the Master Cleanse detox, but they just taste great together, especially in a glass of bubbles. Source: EatingWell Magazine, December 2019

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Kahlua Cocoa

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While regular hot cocoa is lovely and warming, sometimes something a bit more spirited is in order. Some other tasty additions to hot chocolate: bourbon, creme de menthe, Galliano, creme de cassis, Chambord. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1999

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Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas

How to Make Layered Strawberry-Mango Frozen Margaritas
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Swirl layers of red strawberry margarita with yellow mango margarita in this skinny frozen cocktail for a festive party drink that will wow your guests. It tastes just as good as a restaurant frozen margarita, without all the sugar! Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Champagne Float

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An adult spin on an ice cream float--what could be better? Sorbet adds a festive touch and pop of flavor to your celebratory glass of Champagne. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2017

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Pimm's Spritz Cocktail

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A cross between the English hot-weather staple Pimm's cup and the effervescent spritz, this easy lower-alcohol drink recipe relies on club soda for its festive fizz. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018

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Old Fashioned Cocktail

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Everyone should know how to make this classic cocktail. Old Fashioneds are easy to make and timeless. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

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Make your own restaurant-style frozen margaritas at home with this easy recipe. Just throw everything in the blender and whir away for this healthier cocktail that has less sugar than its store-bought and restaurant counterparts. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Island Limeade

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Take a trip to the islands in this simple tropical cocktail. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2007

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Classic Sangria

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In this classic red sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used fruity red wine, orange-flavored liqueur and fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail.

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Raspberry Spritzer

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A refreshing and low calorie alternative to sugar-laden sodas. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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Lemon-Orange Fizz

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This refreshing beverage adds sparkle to your summer evenings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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The Good Farmer Cocktail

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This bourbon-spiked lemonade cocktail recipe is a spirit-lifter at the end of the day. If bourbon isn't your thing, rum, gin or vodka would all make delicious substitutions. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2015

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    1 of 21 Frozen Peach Margaritas
    2 of 21 Red-Wine Hot Chocolate
    3 of 21 Salty Chihuahua
    4 of 21 Manhattan
    5 of 21 Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri
    6 of 21 Red Wine Ice Cream Float
    7 of 21 Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
    8 of 21 Shandy
    9 of 21 Blackberry-Rosemary Vodka & Soda
    10 of 21 Celebration Champagne Sparkler
    11 of 21 Kahlua Cocoa
    12 of 21 Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas
    13 of 21 Champagne Float
    14 of 21 Pimm's Spritz Cocktail
    15 of 21 Old Fashioned Cocktail
    16 of 21 Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
    17 of 21 Island Limeade
    18 of 21 Classic Sangria
    19 of 21 Raspberry Spritzer
    20 of 21 Lemon-Orange Fizz
    21 of 21 The Good Farmer Cocktail

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