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22 Fun & Easy Memorial Day Drinks & Cocktails

May 20, 2020
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Cheers to a long weekend with these Memorial Day drinks and cocktails. Whether you opt for an alcoholic beverage or keep it booze-free, these recipes take just 15 minutes or less of active time. That means you can spend more time enjoying the drinks then making them! Drinks like Whipped Frozen Lemonade and The Bees Knees Cocktail are bright, refreshing and perfect for sipping on all weekend long.

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Whipped Frozen Lemonade

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Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won't be as rich and creamy. Leftover simple syrup will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Moscow Mule Cocktail

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This refreshing cocktail features a combination of vodka, tangy lime and ginger beer, a nonalcoholic carbonated ginger beverage similar to ginger ale. This cocktail is traditionally served in a copper mug.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Layered Strawberry-Mango 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!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Fresh Mint Iced Tea

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This crisp and healthy low-calorie summer drink is easy to make and very refreshing. Sweeteners, like honey or stevia, are optional; the mint provides plenty of flavor without adding any calories or sugar.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Classic Mai Tai

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A traditional mai tai is an easy-to-make cocktail made up of two kinds of rum, orange liqueur, lime juice and almond syrup. If you don't happen to have all those goodies just hanging out in your kitchen cupboards, we'll show you how to make a slight variation that is just as delicious.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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The Bee's Knees Cocktail

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The Bee's Knees is a classic Prohibition cocktail that blends the crisp, botanical flavor of gin with bright citrus and the soft floral notes of honey. This cheery spring cocktail is made with simple ingredients you likely have in your pantry, making it a great happy hour option when you don't want to make a special trip to the store.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Raspberry Ginger Lime Seltzer

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Raspberries, lime, and ginger sparkle in a homemade soft drink that's the taste of summer in a glass. This homemade soda has three parts: fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water. Store all three components in the fridge separately, then mix just before serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Frozen Key Lime Pie Margaritas

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This frozen margarita was inspired by the flavors of a cool and creamy Key lime pie. Whip up a batch of these easy frozen margaritas for Cinco de Mayo or anytime you want a sweet and refreshingly tart treat! Use Key limes--which have a wonderful floral aroma and flavor--if you can find them, but common limes work as well. Freshly squeezed juice will have the best flavor, but you can also find bottled Key lime juice--just be sure to buy unsweetened juice if you go for packaged juice. If you prefer a mocktail, simply replace the tequila with water.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Blueberry Lemonade Slushies

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This super-refreshing fruit slushie is so easy to make and uses just three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries, too--these are great for a kids' party, but the adults will love them just as much (especially spiked with a little vodka or gin).Ā Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Watermelon Juice

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Clean and simple, it just takes a blender to whip up this DIY watermelon juice. You can enjoy this refreshing drink with no added sugar on its own, or jazz it up with one of our variations (see below).Ā Source: EatingWell.com, February 2020

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Bourbon & Honey Gold Rush Cocktail

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The Gold Rush is a modern classic whiskey cocktail that was invented by New York City bartender T.J. Siegal. This easy mix of bourbon, lemon and honey is made with ingredients you likely have in your pantry and makes a tasty addition to happy hour, no matter the season.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Lemon, Cucumber & Mint Infused Water

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Refresh and hydrate with this citrusy spa water. Adding fresh fruit, veggies and herbs to still or sparkling water is a great way to boost flavor without adding calories or sugar. Serve in a pitcher for a party or bottle individually for on-the-go hydration.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Honey Buzz Cocktail

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While gin lets the grapefruit shine through, this punch recipe also works with bourbon. Using the Angostura bitters is optional, but the cinnamon-clove flavor gives this drink a bit of holiday-appropriate spice.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2017

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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.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Fruity-Limeade Slushy

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These limeade slushies are a great thirst quencher on a hot summer day. Delivering a perfect combination of sweet and tart, they take only 10 minutes to prepare.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Peach Iced Tea

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This refreshing tea gets a subtle hint of sweetness and fruity peach flavor from muddled peaches and fresh mint leaves. If you can't find fresh peaches, thawed frozen peaches will work too, with a slightly more subtle flavor.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Summer Berry Citrus Spritzer

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A fresh berry puree and zippy citrus juices come together with bubbly seltzer for an exceptionally refreshing beverage for hot days. It's also a great alternative to sangria if you'd prefer to skip the alcohol. Double the recipe if you are expecting a crowd.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, July 2018

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Pomegranate-Citrus Fizz

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This refreshing cocktail is made with pomegranate vodka and citrus juices. It's delightfully fruity and fizzy and has under 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Strawberry, Basil & Lime Infused Water

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Meet your daily hydration goals with a refreshing fruity spa water. Adding sliced fruit and torn herbs is a simple way to boost the flavor of still or sparkling water without adding calories. It's also a beautiful beverage option for showers or parties.Ā Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Classic Negroni

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This brilliant red bittersweet cocktail was first created in Italy about a hundred years ago and remains a widely popular aperitif. Made with staple home bar bottles, the Negroni is a great cocktail to brighten up your happy hour. Don't have gin? Substitute bourbon or rye whiskey to make a classic boulevardier!Ā Source: EatingWell.com, April 2020

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Watermelon Cucumber Basil Seltzer

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Watermelon, cucumber, fresh basil, and lime juice flavor a summer drink that's fancy enough for guests. The soda takes only minutes to put together. Keep the fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water separately in the fridge, then mix just before serving.Ā Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Frozen Grapefruit Margaritas

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Swap out some of the usual lime juice in your margaritas with fresh grapefruit juice for a refreshing spin on the classic drink. Red grapefruit makes for a particularly pretty cocktail. Unlike many frozen margaritas served at restaurants, these cocktails have no additional sweetener.Ā Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019

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1 of 22 Whipped Frozen Lemonade
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9 of 22 Blueberry Lemonade Slushies
10 of 22 Watermelon Juice
11 of 22 Bourbon & Honey Gold Rush Cocktail
12 of 22 Lemon, Cucumber & Mint Infused Water
13 of 22 Honey Buzz Cocktail
14 of 22 Frozen Pineapple Margaritas
15 of 22 Fruity-Limeade Slushy
16 of 22 Peach Iced Tea
17 of 22 Summer Berry Citrus Spritzer
18 of 22 Pomegranate-Citrus Fizz
19 of 22 Strawberry, Basil & Lime Infused Water
20 of 22 Classic Negroni
21 of 22 Watermelon Cucumber Basil Seltzer
22 of 22 Frozen Grapefruit Margaritas

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