Light Cocktails

Italian Summer Sipper

From Shape magazine

Ingredients:
1.25 oz. Corzo Silver
2 strawberries
1 sprig of fresh basil
4 drops of balsamic vinegar,
1 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. distilled water
2 packets of Splenda or similar

Directions:
Muddle fresh strawberries and basil in a mixing glass. Add the rest of the ingredients with ice, shake and serve over the rocks in an 8 oz. glass. Garnish with a fresh sprig of basil.

Farmers Market Margarita On The Rocks

From Shape magazine

Ingredients:
1.25 oz. Corzo Silver
2 sprigs of fresh cilantro
4 slices of fresh cucumber
2 slices of fresh jalapeno
1 oz. fresh lime juice
2 oz. distilled water
2 packets of Splenda or similar

Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Shake and serve over ice in an 8 oz. glass. Pour into glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Ultimate Bikini Martini

From CocktailsAtlas.com

Ingredients:
1.5 oz TY KU Premium Liqueur
¼ Citrus Vodka
Squeeze of Lime
Splash of Soda

Directions:
Combine ingredients and mix well. Serve Chilled.

Asian Mojito

From Shape magazine

Ingredients:
2 oz. TY KU Sake
Fresh mint
Splash of diet citrus soda
Squeeze of lime, lemon, or orange

Directions:
Combine ingredients in a glass over ice and add a squeeze of your favorite citrus—lemon, lime, or orange.

Minted Lemon-Lime Margarita Agua Fresca

From MyRecipes.com

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
12 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Combine 1 1/4 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; stir in mint, lime rind, and lemon rind. Let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth. Pour puree into a large pitcher. Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Stir in lime and lemon juice. Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.