Receta summery green smoothie cocktail

by Jackie Newgent

Need a refreshing poolside, rooftop, patio, or backyard BBQ cocktail? Here you go! It’s basically a super good-for-you green smoothie … but spiked just right! Getting slighty tipsy never tasted so nutritious! Healthy sipping! Calories saved: 170 Why it’s better for you: Half the calories; twice the fun! Printsummery green smoothie cocktail Yield: 2 cocktailsServing Size: 8 ounces Ingredients3/4 cup ice cubes (about 5 large cubes) 2 large fully-ripened organic peaches, unpeeled, pitted and cubed* 1 cup chopped unpeeled organic English cucumber 3/4 cup packed fresh organic baby spinach 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves 2 ounces 80-proof vodka (1/4 cup) Juice of 1/2 lemon (1 1/2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon coconut nectar or honey 3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger rootInstructionsAdd ice to a blender. Cover and crush. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and puree well on high speed, at least 2 1/2 minutes. Pour into two cocktail glassesNotesPer serving: 160 calories. 0.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 18g total sugars, 2g protein*Peel peaches if (1) you're not using a high-speed blender, since peach skin may not puree well or (2) you prefer a lovelier green color. But remember that there's fiber in the fuzzy skin, plus using it prevents food waste!3.1http://jackienewgent.com/2016/06/smoothie-cocktail/ The “Before” Version Inspired by Greens ‘n Ginger™ Smoothie @ Jamba Juice Per small serving: 330 calories, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium 83g total carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 66g sugars, 4g protein   Tasteover Tips Scrub and use produce skins whenever possible. #nofoodwaste For refreshing flair, don’t forget the fresh mint. Go a little lighter on the alcohol (1 ounce instead of 1 1/2 ounces per cocktail). You’ll still get to enjoy an alcoholic drink, but without the extra calories … and with a better chance of being hangover-free! #meatlessmonday Save Save Save Save