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3 Healthy Cocktails for a Guilt Free Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of gathering, entertaining guests, and spending quality time with those we love. But if we’re not careful, it can also become a time of overindulging in rich food and drinks that aren't exactly good for us. We’re looking at you, eggnog.

But we’re not here to bring ya down—who says you can't enjoy a cocktail while still being healthy? It’s all about balance.

These three healthy cocktail recipes are perfect for those who want to indulge a little, without all the guilt. Adding in some probiotic goodness to your drink will help ease your mind—and electrolyte-rich brine will help with a hangover, too. We’ll toast to that!

Orange Creamsicle Martini (Dirty)

Orange Creamsicle Martini (Dirty)

Ingredients

  • 2 fl oz vanilla vodka
  • ¼ fl oz dry vermouth (optional, omit for a sweeter drink)
  • ½ oz triple sec
  • ¼ fl oz olive juice (for a dirty martini)
  • 1-2 dashes orange bitters (optional)
  • Ice cubes, for shaking
  • Tangerine Stuffed Olives, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and add in ice. Shake for 10 seconds or until chilled.
  2. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a few Tangerine Stuffed Olives.

 

     

    In A Pickle - Pickle Juice Cocktail

    In a Pickle

    Ingredients

    • 1 fl oz vodka (use cucumber vodka for extra pickle flavor)
    • ½ fl oz LiveBrine Pickle Juice - Kosher Dill
    • 3 ½ fl oz ginger ale
    • Splash of lime juice
    • Ice cubes, to serve
    • Sprig of dill or rosemary, for garnish

    Preparation

    1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
    2. Pour vodka, pickle juice, and ginger ale over ice and add in a splash of lime juice.
    3. Stir and garnish with a sprig of dill or rosemary.

    pickle juice cocktail

    Pickle Whiskey Sour

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ fl oz bourbon
    • ½ fl oz LiveBrine Pickle Juice
    • Juice of ¼ lemon
    • Ice cubes, for shaking
    • Old Bay seasoning, for rim
    • Lemon, for garnish

    Preparation

    1. Run a lemon slice around the rim of a rocks glass (or coupe glass), then dip in Old Bay.
    2. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and add in ice. Shake for 10 seconds or until chilled.
    3. Strain into your prepped glass.