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 stay active all week to keep my spirits up – taking walks, riding my bike and jogging around the small lake by our house. It’s the only surefire way I’ve found to stay in a good mood!
Walking around at work for a quick break!
I try to take a midweek yoga class- it relaxes me and forces me to put my phone away!
I love taking a break by relaxing with a bubble bath and a good book.
I love margaritas, we make them all them all the time. Definitely want to give this a try! Great job as usual Averie :)
Also I forgot to mention to unwind during the week…We drink, watch Dexter, and sometimes have a big bowl of popcorn. :P
My husband and I have a movie night during the middle of the week.
I love going out for walks or catching up with a friend over iced coffee!
I snuggle up to my husband. After two years of a commuter marriage, being able to be physically close to him is a novelty!
We don’t get the Arrowhead brand here, but we do get Ozarka. Must look to see if I can find the different flavors. I guess it depends on how the week is going. Sometimes I take Wednesday as a rest day b/c it’s a nice way to break up the week.
I love to do a little stretching or yoga whenever I can! (Especially in the middle of a hard workout week)
This drink (so so pretty btw!)+ a good book would be perfect!
I head to the rink to skate. P
I take a nice, long bubble bath
I like to take a quick walk on my lunch break to break up my day!
I prefer a well-timed nap. LOL.
I prefer to add a bit of tequila, even on a weeknight….LOL