light and fruity...

...is how I like my drinks. I'm not much of a beer girl. I prefer a nice girly cocktail, a glass of white wine or the occassional champagne. But the calories can add up, and let's face it, its not always easy or convenient to whip up a cosmo or a margarita. Last summer, we discovered these delicious little refreshments from Michelob Ultra. 107 calories, and only 6 grams of carbs. You can have a couple and not feel too guilty, right? Is it a beer? Is it a wine spritzer? I don't know, but the Tuscan Orange Grapefruit is particularly scrumptious and refreshing.

Cinco de Mojito

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, and in the spirit of Latin American celebratory adult beverages, I thought I'd share Andrew's delish recipe for his famous mojito.

First make simple syrup.

Equal parts water to sugar. 8 liquid oz of water to 1 cup dry measure of sugar. For flexibility sake, 3 cups of water to 3 cups of sugar. Place in a pot and bring to an almost boil. Stirring frequently until all the sugar dissolves. Place this in a pitcher or bottle and chill in fridge, it should keep about a month.

Now for the Mojito itself:

Mint leaves. Muddle the mint in the bottom of the class with the back a wooden spoon to crush the leaves and release the essential oils.

Add ice, half to ¾ of glass.
1 part white rum
2 parts simple syrup
1 part lime juice

lime wedges

If you like a fizzy cocktail, add a dash of club soda.

Put on sarong and enjoy in a hammock listening to a steel drum band. Or in reality, put kids in front of TV and sip.