Author Davee Jones

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J TROPICAL WHITE SANGRIA! Ingredients 12 ounce can mango juice 12 ounce can pineapple juice 1 liter bottle of seltzer 1 bottle white wine Pineapple slices, orange slices, and lime slices Lemon and lime slices for garnish Pour all of the ingredients into a serving pitcher and add ice. Stir and refrigerate one hour. Garnish with lemon and lime slices. 94 Calories per serving

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J The versatile margarita comes in many flavors to tantalize the taste buds.   This traditional recipe should appeal to the Conquistador in all of us.   MARGARITA ON THE ROCKS! Ingredients 1 ¾ ounces tequila ¾ ounce lime juice 1 Tablespoon light agave nectar ¼ teaspoon orange extract Coarse salt Lime wedge for garnish Salt rim of margarita glass.   In a shaker combine all ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Strain over fresh ice into glass and garnish with lime wedge. 224 Calories For a subtle change in flavor, try cucumber infused tequila in this recipe. To make cucumber infused tequila you will need- One large cucumber, peeled and sliced Pint of tequil...

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J Summer in Texas is only beginning to be hot, so, I’m trying to enjoy the great outdoors as much as possible before the sun drives me inside under the A/C on a regular basis. Poolside today is another refreshing escape. You can also prepare a non-alcoholic version of this by substituting sparkling cider or ginger ale for the sparkling wine. SUMMER FRUIT PUNCH! Ingredients 2 Cups diced stone fruit, (apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines) 2 Cups apricot juice 2 Cups sparkling white wine 1 cup club soda peach slice for garnish Combine diced fruit, apricot juice, sparkling wine, and club soda.   Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with peach slice.   203 Calories

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J Today, I’m on the beach in Galveston Texas. The palm trees are blowing, the sand is soft, and the sun is shining- no better day to try this new drink than poolside or surfside. ISLAND BREEZE PUNCH! Ingredients 1 ½ ounces passion fruit flavored vodka 1 Tablespoon lime juice 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon orange extract 2 Tablespoons sugar-free pineapple syrup* ½ cup club soda Lemon and lime slices for garnish Mix all ingredients and serve over ice. Garnish with lemon and lime slices. Using real pineapple juice will raise the calorie content from 103 Calories, but, it tastes better!

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J Headed to Galveston Texas next weekend, but, plan to sit by our pool this weekend in preparation. In honor of our upcoming getaway, let’s try this tropical breezy concoction, combining two of my faves- blueberries and lemons. TROPICAL BLUEBERRY LEMON BREEZE! Ingredients 10 Blueberries ¾ ounce light agave nectar 1 ½ ounces gin ¾ ounce lemon juice 1 ounce champagne Blueberries for garnish In a shaker, muddle blueberries and agave. Add gin and lemon juice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and top with champagne. Garnish with blueberries. 205 Calories

Saturday Sippers in The Locker Ahoy Fellow Fathomers! Welcome to the feature here in The Locker called Saturday Sippers. Each week I’ll post a new, sometimes, skinny cocktail recipe for you to try. Many thinks to my Cali Bestie, Rhonda, for providing me with the deck of cards recipe book. J   Except, we are making this Monday Margarita because I'm blog hop contesting for the weekend. BLUEBERRY LIME MARGARITA! Ingredients 2 Cups ice 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup blueberry nectar ¼ cup seltzer 2 T frozen limeade 1 T lime juice 3 ounces tequila Coarse salt Blueberries for garnish Directions Combine ice, blueberries, blueberry nectar, seltzer, limeade, lime juice, and tequila. Blend until smooth. Rub rim of two glasses with lime wedge and dip in salt. Divide margarita between the prepared glasses, garnish with blueberries and serve. 125 Calories