Spring Break
HealthyU: Spring break in your glass
Emily Abbate
Issue date: 3/6/09 Section: Focus
I'm not going to South Padre for spring break. Nor am I traveling to Mexico to rendezvous with some kidnappers. However, rumor has it that Fairfield County's cool temperatures and overpriced gas stations are drawing record tourists this year - not.
It may be hard to believe, but not all students are traveling to a far-away place. If you are looking for a brief escape from reality during the upcoming spring break, then try making some spring break favorite drink specials right in the comfort of your own home. Here are a few low-calorie drink suggestions for your enjoyment, courtesy of Fitness magaziune.
Sangria Sparkler
Sangria, a popular drink from Spain, is a delicious way to enjoy wine with a fruity and bubbly twist. Try splitting a pitcher of this with some other friends who are home for the week. To truly get into the Mediterranean spirit, accompany this wine with a traditional Spanish dish like paella.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
1 bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda
2 tablespoons sugar
Orange peel curls and/or crushed ice
Take one large pitcher and combine orange juice, brandy, orange liquor, sugar, wine and orange slices. Chill this mixture for least 2 hours. Prior to serving, add the club soda and serve over crushed ice. For garnish, add orange peels or other type of fruits.
Nutrition information per serving: 100 calories, 0g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber
Mojito Fresco
Popularized by television ads within the last year, the mojito is a fresh, minty drink that can really cool you off after a long day.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
2 large limes, cut into pieces
2/3 cup sugar
4 cups water
1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum
Sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
It may be hard to believe, but not all students are traveling to a far-away place. If you are looking for a brief escape from reality during the upcoming spring break, then try making some spring break favorite drink specials right in the comfort of your own home. Here are a few low-calorie drink suggestions for your enjoyment, courtesy of Fitness magaziune.
Sangria Sparkler
Sangria, a popular drink from Spain, is a delicious way to enjoy wine with a fruity and bubbly twist. Try splitting a pitcher of this with some other friends who are home for the week. To truly get into the Mediterranean spirit, accompany this wine with a traditional Spanish dish like paella.
Makes: 12 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
1 bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda
2 tablespoons sugar
Orange peel curls and/or crushed ice
Take one large pitcher and combine orange juice, brandy, orange liquor, sugar, wine and orange slices. Chill this mixture for least 2 hours. Prior to serving, add the club soda and serve over crushed ice. For garnish, add orange peels or other type of fruits.
Nutrition information per serving: 100 calories, 0g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber
Mojito Fresco
Popularized by television ads within the last year, the mojito is a fresh, minty drink that can really cool you off after a long day.
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
2 large limes, cut into pieces
2/3 cup sugar
4 cups water
1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum
Sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
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