Sometimes we all need a little break in the middle of a busy week.
This is my idea of breaktime.
This 5-calorie, refreshing drink is made with sugar-free margarita mix and Raspberry-Lime Arrowhead® Brand Sparkling Mountain Spring Water.
There’s also Lemon, Lime, Mandarin Orange, and Black Cherry flavors.
The water is comprised of just three natural ingredients: spring water, natural fruit essence, and bubbles.
There’s no sugar, no calories, and nothing artificial.
It’s a good alternative to soda if you crave something bubbly and fizzy, but are trying to kick your soda habit.
Although I wouldn’t complain if someone put a real margarita in my hand for my feel good Wednesday breaktime, drinking in the middle of the day isn’t usually on my agenda.
Every #HumpDay, Arrowhead® Brand Sparkling Mountain Spring Water is sharing some of their favorite ways to feel good and escape the midweek hump on their Facebook page. Head over there for some tips or to share a feel good moment of your own.
Putting a cool and limey beverage in my hand, going for a run, a power walk, doing some yoga, or some mindless blog surfing or reading cookbooks like novels are how I escape for a bit.
Depending on where you’re located, the water can go by different brand names, including Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, Poland Spring®, or Zephyrhills®.
The drink is light, zippy, and zingy from the lime in the sparkling water, coupled with the limey flavor in the margarita mix, and from the fresh lime slices.
The raspberry flavor peeks through and is perfect with lime, adding just a touch of sweetness.
Plus, this drink won’t bust your caloric budget for the day the way a couple of margaritas can.
I’ll take skinny recipes that don’t taste skinny whenever I can.
Another favorite skinny drink is this Skinny Caramel Frappuccino. Only 50 calories and you can kick your pricey coffee-shop habit to the curb, too.
My family loved these and literally drank them, plus 3 refills each, right off my photo set.
I’m thinking they’ll go down very nicely over the long holiday weekend. One last hurrah for summer.
Hello, breaktime.
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5-Calorie Raspberry Lime Margarita Fizz (non-alcoholic, vegan, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- ice cubes
- salt or sugar for rimming the glass, optional
- 4 ounces Raspberry-Lime Arrowhead® Brand Sparkling Mountain Spring Water
- 4 ounces Sugar-Free Margarita Mix (I used “On the House” from Ralph’s grocery store, or try Baja Bob’s
- 1 fresh lime, sliced thin
- fresh raspberries, optional for garnishing
- tequila, optional
Instructions
- Add ice to glass.
- Optionally dip a chilled glass into salt or sugar to coat the rim.
- Add sparkling water and margarita mix to glass.
- Garnish with other lime slices or raspberries.
- Optionally add tequila to taste. This is intended for those whom alcohol consumption is appropriate. Always drink responsibly.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I think you have the wrong # in the “Calories” on here… it says under nutritional information
761 calories?
It’s a computer generated program that calculates stats and is only provided as a courtesy. The program is likely not taking into account that other than tequila this is a sugar-free and basically calorie-free drink. Also old post from 2013 and not even sure if these products are still routinely available today or not.
I LOVE those margarita glasses- can you tell me where to get them? THANKS!
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a piece of dark chocolate while sitting in a comfy chair is always nice
I relax over a game of scrabble
I like to play tennis with my lady.
I will go cycling during the week to relax
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I take a break by doing my nails.
I worked out today actually for the first time in a week!!! I’m a first year teacher (preK) so things are hectic! so glad I finally got to workout :)
Hi, if you want to last for the next 30 years in the classroom, prioritize those breaks! This retired teacher know a thing or two. BELIEVE this one. 60 hours a week will not make any better teacher than 40. Where I live we are only paid for 36 hours a week. Laugh.
Best wishes, I my book, pre and kindergarten teacher have a direct path way to heaven.
I play with my dogs for a pick me up- and if I am really down I blow bubbles for them- you can’t help but laugh.
I like to have a glass of wine and watch a TV show I like during the middle of the week..
I like to take a walk down by the lake.
Reading a book is like a mini vacation in the pages :) Ideal break :)
I try to make a point to go out to the ocean and just sent and watch the waves.
I like to read a good book under the Christmas lights that are now permanently in our bedroom!
I am always busyI am a mom of 5 so when I need a break I spend a few hours alone. Taking a long walk or doing a little pampering for myself.
I read a book and relax