Guilt Free Cocktail: Mojito

Posted on August 19, 2011 by GLOSS STAFF

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is coming to an end and I’m sure you’re aware that with Fall, comes skinny jeans!  I’ve spent quite a bit of time laying on my bed wrestling with the zipper after I managed to squeeze my things into them in seasons past.  That being said, as much as I love them, skinny jeans and I are not friends.  If you’re in a similar boat, don’t fret you can still enjoy your cocktails.

Try substituting your sugary sangria for a refreshing mojito.  Because they’re made with soda water (which has no calories) and fresh ingredients they can almost pass as guilt free.

Mojito Recipe
Ingredients for one serving

1 teaspoon of sugar
1/2 lime
3 sprigs mint
1.5 ounces light rum
soda water

It may take a little bit of effort to make, but just think of skinny jeans as your reward.  Pour the sugar into a glass and squeeze in the juice from the lime before throwing it in.  Next, muddle in the mint sprigs, add the light rum and fill with soda.