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Confession: we don’t drink cocktails that often, and are not really into spirits or wine that much, BUT, we will say that we have recently gotten a little more into it, and by more into it, I mean 1-2 drinks a week total;) Hey, it’s a start, right?!{ Black Sparkly Dress | Red Caged Heels | Black Bag | Lip Color | Nail Color | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here, here, and here | RINGS:  David Yurman Ring here and here| Necklace Similar Here | WATCH:  Michele Deco Watch  }   

After getting into healthier eating, etc., we slowly began to realize that most drinks that actually taste good are terrible for you. You might as well go eat a HUGE piece of cake or a dozen donuts with how much sugar and carbs you end up consuming without even knowing it! We both are not really fond of how alcohol tastes, unless it’s masked with a ton of sugar, so we are always looking for cocktails that actually taste good AND are not horrible for you!

WHAT DO WE ORDER?

We will typically order a vodka water with a lot of lemon or lime, cucumber, and/or fresh mint. If the bar doesn’t have any mint or cucumbers, we will just ask for a ton of limes and lemons. Also, we take this liquid stevia with us in our bag! It is a healthier sweetener made from the stevia plant, so it is great if you want to sweeten your drink or coffee! Sometimes, we will ask for our drinks at a restaurant or bar (like a mojito or margarita) without the sweetener or sugar, and when I get it, I will add some of my stevia drops in it! It saves a ton of calories and carbs!;)

Some other good drink ideas are:

• Vodka with cranberry juice 
• Vodka with orange/lemon/grapefruit juice 
• Moscow Mule
• Glass of red wine
• Glass of white wine

Here are some healthier cocktail recipes that we found and can’t wait to try:

Strawberry Grapefruit Mimosa
   Photo and recipe: A Beautiful Mess

Coconut Water Champagne Fruit PunchPhoto and recipe: Averie Cooks

Pineapple and Coconut Champagne CocktailPhoto and recipe: PineappleandCoconut

Sparkling Fruit SangriaPhoto and recipe: Sally’s Baking Addiction

Ginger Kombucha CocktailPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons

Skinny MargaritaPhoto and recipe: Gimme Some Oven

Ginger Beer MargaritasPhoto and recipe: Minimalist Baker

And, now since you all will be attending some sort of NYE party, and will be looking for a hosting gift, we have you covered! Here are some ideas of what we would bring as a gift!

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{ Pineapple Bowl | Gold Bottle Stopper | Wine Glasses | Cable Pillow | Rose Gold Candle | ” I Love You A Latte” Mug | Gold Shot Glasses | Heart Bottle Opener | Zebra Dish | “Nom” Gold Plate | Gold Serving Utensils | Gold Cocktail Shaker  | Bronze Pineapple Decor }

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