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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Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it, just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good hot black coffee.
I go on mini adventures as a destresser from school and work, like hikes!
I go to my favorite group fitness class at the gym…and then enjoy a little chocolate or cookie or two. :)
Oh, this cocktail looks very fresh and cooling! It is a great decision for a weekend picnic all a party in the garden. Ad as for the Frappuccino it looks amazing. I should say that these cocktails are just perfect for hot summer days and evenings!
I go out to my garden and do a little clipping and trimming.
I love to get together with my best girl friends drink some wine or lemonade depending on what we crave and chat the hours away :-))
Yum! The weather where I am is freezing but this still looks delish!
I usually can’t afford to take a break in the middle of the week! Graduate school will do that to you.
i try to do some deep breathing
Raspberry + lime – yes, please!! This looks so refreshing right now.
I love to have a mid-week movie night when I’m feeling overwhelmed! Sweatpants and cuddling shouldn’t be reserved for weekends :)
I go on a weekly hike!
A cup of tea and a good book is the perfect break for me!
I relax with a glass of wine and watch some TV.
This looks great! I think I may have to add a little alcohol for a perfect sit by the pool drink.
Sounds delicious, Averie.
Just in time for the Labor Day heat wave!
I like to listen to the creek roll by.
Peeked n on FB.
We don’t have Arrowhead near us… but, Poland Springs will do the trick.
Cheers…… literally.