Summer is finally here! And now the temperature is rising, there’s nothing quite like sipping a refreshing cocktail or mocktail in the sunshine. 

From sizzling summer BBQs to picnics in the sunshine, cocktails and mocktails are always a winner. 

If you’re looking for ways to enjoy delicious summer cocktails and mocktails without compromising your diet plan, our range of low-sugar and fat-free syrups, flavour drops and cocktail mixers is set to become a summer staple. Read on to learn more.

Low-sugar and Low-Calorie Cocktails and Mocktails

Fancy a summery drink, but want to watch your calorie intake? Many traditional cocktails and mocktails contain lots of sugar and calories. 

But with the tweaks listed below, it’s easy to enjoy cocktails and mocktails without consuming more than your recommended daily sugar intake. 

• Swap out sugary fizzy drinks for unflavoured sparkling water or sugar-free tonic water to add bubbles without the calories.

• Add fresh fruits like strawberries, oranges or lemons for natural sweetness and flavour.

• Incorporate herbs such as basil, mint or rosemary to add aromatic depth without any extra sugar.

• Use natural sweeteners. If you enjoy sweet cocktails such as daiquiris and pina coladas, use honey, agave nectar or sugar substitutes like stevia as alternatives to refined sugar.

• Try our sugar-free, zero-calorie flavour drops. Available in a variety of flavours, including Cosmopolitan, Pina Colada, and Porn Star Martini, simply add a few drops to your favourite mixer to create classic summer mocktails.
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Cocktail Mixers

Here are The Skinny Food Co, we've created a range of delicious cocktail mixers. They're so easy to use, all you have to do is combine them with your favourite spirit and you can make a cocktail in seconds. We've made mixers for all the most popular cocktails including sex on the beach, peach bellini and mojito. Can't decide which one to pick? No worries. Treat yourself to a bundle of five different cocktail mixers. 

Skinny Cocktail Recipes

Skinny Espresso Martini

This sugar-free cocktail is just like the classic version - sweet and smooth with a rich coffee flavour. 

If you’re counting calories or you have a food intolerance, this low-calorie drink is keto and paleo-friendly, vegan and vegetarian, and totally gluten-free. 

It’s also fat-free and suitable for anyone following a dairy-free diet. 

Here’s how to make it:

• Pour a 25ml shot of vodka into a blender
• Mix in 75mls of Espresso Martini flavour cocktail mixer
• Blend your drink with ice and serve in a martini glass

Berry Basil Smash

If you enjoy fresh and fruity cocktails, give this raspberry and basil concoction a try:

• Muddle together some mixed berries and fresh basil leaves in a highball cocktail glass
• Add a shot of vodka (or leave out if you’re making a mocktail!)
• Top up your cocktail glass with sugar-free tonic water or sparkling water
• Garnish your drink with some fresh raspberries and a fresh basil leaf

Raspberry Gin Fizz

Gin cocktails are all the rage! Try our take on this classic raspberry cocktail: 

• Muddle together 10g of fresh raspberries in a highball cocktail glass
• Add a shot (or two!) of your favourite gin
• Add 25 ml of sugar-free, zero-calorie raspberry syrup
• Top up with 150ml of diet lemonade
• Garnish your cocktail with a fresh raspberry

Cherry Bakewell Cocktail

This sophisticated drink is a twist on the classic British dessert.  It’s easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients:

• Add cubed ice to a rocks cocktail glass
• Add two shots of Amaretto
• Stir in 25 ml of sugar-free, zero-calorie sweet cherry Bakewell tart syrup
• Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into your drink
• Top up with sugar-free lemonade
• Put a few cocktail cherries onto a small skewer and balance on the rim of the glass to garnish

Remember, moderation is vital, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. In the warm weather, it’s important to stay hydrated, so alternate between cocktails and icy water or choose mocktails to help you stay refreshed.