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"Happy almost-Cinco de Mayo! OK, obligatory reminder (so sorry to sound like a chaperone, but...): drink! Have fun! But be safe and remember to drink 8 ounces of water for every cocktail you consume (also, try not to have more than two. And if you do, here are some helpful hangover remedies). All right! With all of that said, here are some tasty cocktails I guarantee you&amp;#x27;ll like, all lower in calories than a typical frozen margarita. Sauza Sparkling Margarita (125 calories) OK, so here&amp;#x27;s a 19.9-proof cocktail, ready-made in a bottle filled with Sauza Silver Tequila and flavoring (it comes in Original Lime, Wild Berry, and Mango Peach). Easy? Si. Tequila Sunrise (188 calories) from the Hard Rock Cafe 1 1/2 oz. Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila 2 oz. orange juice 1 oz. mango juice 1/2 oz. grenadine Garnish with an orange slice and cherry. South American Margarita (243 calories) 1 1/2 oz. KAPPA Pisco 1/2 oz. Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge 1/2 oz. agave nectar 1 oz. fresh lime juice Shake, strain over fresh ice into rocks glass, garnish with a lime wheel. Marilyn Blush (145 calories) 2 parts Three Olives Marilyn Monroe Strawberry Vodka 2 parts club soda Splash of grenadine Mix all ingredients in a glass filled with ice, and stir. Garnish with a strawberry. Sultry Spring Bloom Created by Niccole Trzaska 1 3/4 parts Pucker Watermelon Wow Vodka 2 parts cucumber juice Splash fresh lime juice 3/4 part simple syrup Watermelon candy slice Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake and strain into a chilled highball glass. Garnish with a watermelon candy slice. UV Skinny Cinco de Strawberry (120 calories) 1 1/2 oz. UV Apple 5 medium-size strawberries Ice Combine UV Apple, strawberries, and ice. Blend and serve in martini glass. Garnish with a sliced strawberry. Sugar-Free Pina Colada (84 calories) Straight from the bottle: Miami Cocktail Co.&amp;#x27;s pina colada is sugar-free and carb-free. Just chill, shake, and serve! Patron Skinny Margarita (140 calories) 1 1/4 oz. Patron Reposado 1/2 oz. Patron Citronge 1 oz. sugar-free sweetener Juice from 1/2 lime Lime wedge for garnish In a shaker filled with ice, combine Patron Reposado, Patron Citronge, sugar-free sweetener, and lime juice. Shake well, strain, and pour into a glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Senorita Sangria (132 calories) 1 bottle Skinnygirl Sangria 5 apple wedges 5 orange wedges, unpeeled Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher with plenty of ice. Chill for an hour to set, or serve immediately and enjoy! Makes 6 servings. Cedilla Acai Margarita 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. Cedilla Acai Liqueur 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, fill with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled margarita or martini glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Alma Blanca 2 tbsp. fresh corn, raw 1/2 oz. Dainzu Aloe Vera &amp;amp; Lemongrass Syrup 1 pinch Herbsaint (or 2 basil leaves) 3/4 oz. Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur 1/2 fresh pineapple juice 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 oz. Habanero-infused 100% Tequila Blanco Wear gloves! Cut, seed, and de-vein one habanero. Add to one bottle of tequila and leave until desired heat is reached (no less than 4 hours). Cut the corn from the cob and add it to a mixing glass with the syrup and herbaint (or basil). Muddle all the ingredients until all the corn has been extracted. Add the rest of ingredients. Shake and double strain (use a small fine mesh strainer while pouring) into a coupe (old-fashioned cocktail glass) rimmed with Junior Merino&amp;#x27;s Hibiscus &amp;amp; Rose Salt. What are you up to for Cinco de Mayo? More lower-cal cocktails: * Alcoholic alternatives to egg nog * A yummy pear cocktail * Politically themed drinks (why not?) Photos: Courtesy; Thinkstock"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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