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 love this recipe! And had no idea Poland Spring was owned by the same company as Arrowhead (or Deer Park, or any of the others). My mind was blown when I went to their web site!
I take a Spin class on Wednesdays. I know it’s not a “break” but its something fun that I do just for me and it really helps me look forward to being mid-week. Otherwise I’d just dread the entire week until the weekend.
I’m always excited to see non-alcoholic beverages featured so thank you!
I love taking sunset drives… especially during the fall.
I take a twenty minutes nap in the afternoon. (I’m retired)
This looks gorgeous! I escape and do some yoga. Always calms and refreshes me.
Well Averie, this definitely calls for a break in the middle of the week for sure! You know my kids get early out from school on Wednesdays… and us mommys need a break, too! Pinning!
This would be fun to have when us girls get together at the end of the street while the kids are all playing. Although, I’d have to tell them it’s non-alcoholic…bcz have I mentioned I live in Utah? (All of these mommys do not drink…or at least not that I know of…hehe)
I like to take a bread during the day and drink a cup a tea and read a good book, thank you!
I have a date night with my fiancé!
Yum! Cant wait to try them!
Midweek, my friends and I go to trivia regularly! It is a nice break to the week, and it is fun to spend some time with everyone, while winning some money (Hopefully!)
I saw your drink earlier on one of the food porn sites and had to stop by and say hi. Gorgeous colors and the drink looks pretty refreshing. For my weekend relaxation, I like to visit our local food market and try out some new dishes.
Perfect way to end a hot summer day.
I checked out the facebook site. I relax by taking time and doing something fun as a family, like get ice cream, take a walk, visit a local park
I take a break before bed by cuddling up in my chair with a cat and a book.
This sounds pretty perfect to enjoy after a long day of teaching! Yum!