The Diet Detective: The Best Summer Drink Recipes

Blackberry Pineapple Sidecar

Healthy recipe created by Ryan Magarian, bartender and proprietor of Oven and Shaker in Portland, Ore., appeared in 101 Tropical Drinks (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013 ) by Kim Haasarud

Makes 1 drink

  • 7 ripe blackberries
  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup*
  • 1 1/2 ounces Hennessy VS cognac
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • Pineapple leaf and/or lemon wedge, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries with the pineapple juice, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add the cognac and Cointreau. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the pineapple leaf and/or lemon wedge.

*To make simple syrup boil 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.

Nutrition per serving: 204 calories

Exercise equivalents in minutes:

  • Walk: 53
  • Bike: 29
  • Run: 22
  • Swim: 25
  • Yoga: 70
  • Dance: 35

More: Are Liquid Calories Making You Fat?

Rhythm and Beets

Healthy recipe by mixologist and Tequila Herradura brand ambassador Mark Drew

Makes 1 drink

  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila (preferably Herradura Silver)
  • 2 ounces carrot juice
  • 1/2 ounce ginger juice
  • 1/2 ounce lemon juice
  • 2 ounces beet juice
  • 1 ounce apple juice
  • Basil sprig and slice of golden beet, for garnish

Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice. Shake hard and strain over ice into a tall glass. Garnish with the basil sprig and golden beet round.

Nutrition per serving: 185 calories

Exercise equivalents in minutes:

  • Walk: 48
  • Bike: 26
  • Run: 20
  • Swim: 23
  • Yoga: 63
  • Dance: 31

More: Minty-Fresh Beet Juice

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