“Lime in ‘da Coconut” Summer Spritzer
2 Comments | Written on July 6, 2011 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni
Imagine this for a moment: a fun and flavorful summer cocktail….for under 150 calories! That’s right, this is one beverage you can imbibe and still feel confident in a swimsuit.
The inspiration for this drink came when I was browsing the seltzer aisle over at Target. I am a major fan of sparkling water and love just about every brand and flavor on the market. Suddenly something new caught my eye from La Croix, a coconut flavored seltzer! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was ready to give it a go. It was amazing how the water had a sweet essence, even with zero calories and no artificial sweeteners.
That’s when it hit me, this sparkling water was born to be a mixer! I had some coconut flavored rum sitting around from a recipe a long time ago and ding! With a dash of lime juice and a quick garnish, the “Lime in ‘da Coconut Summer Spritzer” was born. We all know (but sometimes don’t want to admit) that party drinks can be packed with calories. In this recipe with under 150 calories, you can finally have your cocktail and drink it too!
Enjoy a safe and responsible summer everybody…Cheers!
LIME IN ‘DA COCONUT SUMMER SPRITZER (click here to view and print recipe)
2 ounces Coconut flavored rum
6 ounces Coconut flavored seltzer water
Juice of 1/2 lime
Garnish: lime slice
Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour in coconut rum, coconut seltzer, lime juice, and stir. Garnish with a lime slice. Enjoy on a warm summer day with friends. Cheers!
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Better Recipes, Celebrations and Parties, Fast and Fabulous, Holidays | Tags: Drink Recipes, Mixed Drink Recipes
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2 Responses to ““Lime in ‘da Coconut” Summer Spritzer”
YUM!!! This sounds so fun! Thank you for the great idea! Cute glasses by the way.:)
Thanks Melissa! The glasses are from Marimekko, a Finnish company. I love that all their patters are so fresh, bright and fun!