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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Themed Cocktail Recipes | by Voli Light Vodka

I wanted to share some skinny St. Patrick’s Day themed cocktails on behalf of Voli Light Vodkas, the world’s first low calorie vodka.

The Ferguson Cocktail Recipe (Fergie’s special St. Patrick’s Day cocktail)

1 1/2 oz Voli lemon
3/4 oz apple pucker
2 fresh lemon squeezes
Top with soda
Apple slice for garnish

Glass: Rocks
Approximate Calories: 118 Calories
Luck of the Irish Cocktail Recipe
1 1/2 oz Voli Raspberry Cocoa
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar

In a mixing tin, add ice, Voli Raspberry Cocoa, lime juice, agave and shake. Strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with mint sprig.
Glass: Highball
Get Lucky Cocktail Recipe
1 1/2 oz Voli LYTE or Voli Lemon
1/2 fresh lime
8 mint leaves
1 packet sweetener
Club soda

Muddle lime, mint and sweetener. Add Voli, shake lightly and pour all ingredients in a glass. Top with club soda. Mint sprig for garnish
Glass: Highball
Approximate Calories: 85 calories
(can also add fruits to this such as blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, red berries or mango)
Pot of Gold Cocktail Recipe
2 oz Voli Lyte
1/2 oz Elderflower syrup or liqueur
4 chunks cucumber (inch thick)
8 fresh mint leaves
Ginger beer

Muddle cucumber and mint. Add Voli and elderflower. Shake and strain then top with ginger beer. Garnish with cucumber wheel and mint
Glass: Martini
Approximate Calories: 178 calories