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Jul 25, 2023 · Below are 36 of the best low-alcohol cocktails. These full-flavored drinks are so well balanced and tasty that it's barely noticeable that they have a lower alcohol content.
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- An Americano. View this photo on Instagram.
- A spiked Arnold Palmer.
- An alternative G&T. View this photo on Instagram.
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- Pomosa
- Chef John's "Sunset" Michelada
- Sherry Cobbler
- Radler
- Aperol Spritz
- Pimm's Cup Cocktail
- Original Champagne Cocktail
- Beermosa
- Kir Royale Cocktail
Every day drinker knows the challenge of sipping when the sun's out. Enjoy a couple Bloody Marys at 11 a.m., and it's tough to take the rest of the day seriously. Truly, a boozy beverage is the bane of brunch. The key to successful day drinking, then, is to go low and slow. Choose lower-alcoholic drinks (low ABV cocktails) and set a nice, plodding ...
A low-alcohol brunch classic, pomegranate mixes it up with sparkling wine. Garnish with pomegranate seeds or raspberries. "Beautiful color & tastes delish," says SweetBasil. "This was my drink of choice on New Years Eve."
Chef John makes his own fresh vegetable juice for his micheladas, with sweet cherry tomatoes, celery, and red bell pepper. "This spicy, savory, tangy, amazingly refreshing beer-based cocktail is considered one of the best hot-weather, adult beverages ever," says Chef John. "I've heard it described as 'Bloody Mary meets Mimosa,' which makes me never...
Here's a sherry-based cocktail that's served with fresh berries and slices of orange. "This was pretty darn tasty," says lutzflcat, "and I totally can see this being a thirst quencher on a scorching-hot summer day. Hey, it's in the low 80's today, so it was pretty refreshing to me even though it's early January. A nice treat after a day of yard wor...
This one's totally rad. "A 50/50 or 60/40 mixture of beer and lemonade that's a delicious addition to the menu of your summer barbeque or party," says Josh R. "Radler means 'cyclist' in German, and this refreshing drink was invented in Germany in the late 19th or early 20th century as a way to refresh bicyclists worn out by the summer heat."
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Aperol is an Italian aperitif made from ingredients like rhubarb, cinchona that's similar in taste but lower in alcohol and a little less bitter than Campari. "I discovered this gloriously refreshing drink in Berlin on a tour of Eastern European cities," says Helen. "Brings back wonderful memories. Serve in a wine glass. Pretty and tasty!"
Here's the unofficial day-drinker's drink of choice for watching Wimbledon. Pimm's No. 1 liqueur is the key to this refreshing cocktail. "I had this exact drink recipe when I went down to New Orleans in the summer," says hazelkate. "Apparently, it's quite a popular (and better!) alternative to the traditional summer mojito. The cucumber is a must! ...
The Original Champagne Cocktail is so easy to make. Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.
Not only is this a terrific low-alcohol cocktail, but it's also a smart trick for making less expensive bubbly taste great. Just soak a cube of sugar with a few dashes of Angostura bitters, then pour in sparkling wine.
It is what you think it is — a mimosa with beer replacing the champagne. "This is a very nice drink and I will make it again," says pretzeld. "I'm not usually a beer drinker but this was very refreshing. I also tried it with grapefruit beer and I enjoyed that too." Pro Tip: To make any beer cocktail less boozy, choose a low ABV beer.
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This elegant low-alcohol Champagne cocktail combines Creme de cassis and sparkling wine. "Crème de cassis, the sweet syrupy liqueur made from blackcurrants, is a delicious and wonderful way to fancy up an ordinary glass of champagne," says Linda.
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May 30, 2017 · Low-Alcohol Cocktails, so You Can Day Drink All Day Long. This picnic ain't a track meet; it's a marathon. The key to successful day drinking is to choose one of these low alcohol...
- Bocce Ball. When you want a tall, fruity highball, the bocce ball is a perfect candidate. To keep it light (8 percent ABV, 16 proof), choose the vodka-free version.
- Cranberry Ginger Shandy. Starting out with one of the lightest alcoholic beverages is the perfect way to create a low-proof drink. Beer is the key ingredient for any shandy, and this is a big-batch version intended to be shared with friends.
- Café Royal. Coffee cocktails are yet another great place to look for low-proof recipes. In fact, many offer more of a caffeine buzz than an alcohol one. For the lightest spiked coffees, look to those that feature liqueurs only, such as the café royal.
- Whiskey Highball. The harder spirits can be found in low-proof drinks, too. You'll want to look for popular highball recipes that top a shot of an 80-proof liquor like whiskey with a good amount of soda, such as the whiskey highball.
Aug 15, 2022 · These low-alcohol drinks and low-calorie canned cocktails, like Spa Girl, Costa Brava, Two Chicks and Volley, make happy hour less likely to lead to a hangover. Eat Better Get Fit
Feb 27, 2023 · Low-ABV doesn't mean low-in-flavor, and we rounded up eleven of our favorite cocktails that make use of lighter ingredients like sherry, Campari, Aperol, and vermouth to prove it. Cin-cin!
