BLOG: Can I Offer You a Cocktail?

Happy 4th of July week! 

Hopefully this finds you on a week long vacation, since the holiday is smack in the middle of the week - how incovenient!  Me?  Nope... not headed anywhere this week—you'll find me working four days.  There are head surgeries to have in the somewhat near future, birthday parties to plan, and trips to North Carolina to be made again this fall; all of that means no 4th of July holiday week for me.

And I'm sure you've noticed it's hot, and you can't even breathe when you walk out the door it's so humid, and since there really isn't a break in sight all week... what's a smart, calorie-conscious girl to do?  Concoct a points-plus friendly version of a delicious, icy cocktail, make it nightly, and repeat! 

So, can I offer you a cocktail? 

Light Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
Makes 1 @ 2 Points Plus

1/2 cup frozen strawberries

1 single-serve packet of Crystal Light lemonade (or similar)

1 oz vodka - if you want more that is between you and the bottle... just make sure to count the calories/points for it.  I'm not here to judge.

3-4 crushed ice cubes

Sprite Zero, or similar diet lemon-lime soda

Get out a magic bullet, or blender of your choice.  I happen to love love love my Magic Bullet (no one paid a dime for me to say that either).  Fill with strawberries, lemonade mix, vodka, crushed ice cubes, and fill with sprite to the top - leave a little room so it doesn't overflow when you blend.

Blend on high for about 10 seconds.

Garnish with a lemon slice and strawberry on the side.

Drink, and repeat!

Happy 4th!
Stay cool and safe!
And drink Light Frozen Strawberry Lemonade responsibly.