Celebrate Gal/ Val-entines with a Pink Drink Roundup
At what age do you stop wanting Valentines? Because we aren't there yet. 🩷❤️
Valentine's Day might not involve a quiet dinner for two, especially on a weeknight hustling to/from work, chauferring kids around, and juggling all of life's responsibilities, but a slightly longer embrace and a look that says "I'd choose you again" is still romance. And we're here for it.
You can show off your feelings for someone in whatever way feels right for you, but quality time (aaaaaand maybe a treat) are budget-friendly ways to remind someone you're sweet on them. *wink*
The invention of Galentine's Day (aka February 13th) before Valentine's Day is the perfect reminder to reconnect with those fab friends you don't see as often as you'd like and remind them of that one time... before laughing so hard we snort.
To paraphrase the wise Ferris Bueller,
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and *hang out with your girlfriends* once in a while, you could miss it."
Of course these are made up holidays. But why wouldn't we choose to add more celebration to our lives? If you're into it, toast a pal or a partner with something pink and lovely. Or just toast your own dang self! After all, "Learning to love yourself is the greatest gift of all." ~Whitney Houston
Pink Recipes
We took a look at all the recipes we've created over the years and pink features pretty prominently. (See what we did there? *pretty*) So yeah, on Wednesdays we drink pink. And Tuesdays, apparently. We're working on adding these to the Low Sugar Living Blog and our recipe book downloads. In the meantime, here is the list of our favorite pink recipes:
THE BLUSHING PALOMA
- 3 oz. Miss Mary's Premium Paloma Mix
- 2 oz. Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz. Pomegranate Juice
NUTTY PALOMA
- 3 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Paloma Mix
- 2 oz. Teremana Blanco
- 1 oz. Coconut Water
- Squeeze of Lime
MARY'S MERRY GIN FIZZ
- 3 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Margarita Mix
- 2 oz. Koval Cranberry Gin
- 1 Egg White
- Fresh Cranberries, Lemon, Thyme or Rosemary
OLD FASHIONED SPRITZ
- 1 oz. Miss Mary's Old Fashioned Mix
- 3 oz. Sparkling White Wine
- 1 oz. Sparkling Water (Orange)
ROMAN HOLIDAY
- 2 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Paloma Mix
- 2 oz. Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz. Aperol Liqueur
STRAWBERRY MOJITO
- 2 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Margarita Mix
- 2 oz. Rum (Lemon)
- 2 oz. Sparkling Water (Lemon or Berry)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh or Frozen Strawberries (muddled)
- Fresh Mint
GINGER KISS
- 2 oz. Miss Mary's Old Fashioned Mix
- 2 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey
- 2 oz. Bundaberg Ginger Beer
- Orange Slice
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
- 1 oz. Miss Mary's Sugar Free Sinless Simple Syrup
- 1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/8 tsp orange extract
- 2 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila
COSMOPOLITAN
- 1/2 oz. Miss Mary's Sinless Simple Syrup
- 2 oz. Tito's Handmade Vodka
- 3/4 oz. Sugar Free Cranberry Juice
- 3/4 Lime Juice
- 1/4 tsp Orange Extract
- Orange peel garnish
PINK LEMONDROP MARTINI
- 1 oz. Miss Mary's Sinless Simple Syrup
- 1.5 oz. Premium Vodka
- 1 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. Strawberries, blended
- Lemon slices for garnish
SEA BREEZE
- 3 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Paloma Mix
- 2 oz. Premium Vodka
- 1 oz. No Sugar Added Cranberry Juice
- Lime Wheel
SALTY DOG
- 2 oz. Miss Mary's Lite Paloma Mix
- 2 oz. Aviation American Gin
- Kosher Salt (for rim)
- Lime or Grapefruit for garnish, optional: Sprig of Mint or Rosemary
That's a wrap on the Pink Recipe Roundup (for now).
Happy Gal/Val-entine's Day to all.
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