As we move closer to 2021, there’s probably a lot on our collective minds. A lot happened in the past year, and there’s quite a bit to mentally sift through and appropriately comprehend. But with the end of one year comes the promise of a new one, the gift of new beginnings and exciting possibilities that we can’t even imagine yet.

That’s right, the New Year is approaching, and most of us are in preparation mode for one of the greatest party nights of the year: New Year’s Eve - and with it, probably a few too many cocktails.

Guess what? You don’t have to go breaking the resolutions you haven’t even made yet, because we’ve got a list of delicious, low-calorie cocktails to prepare for your big New Year’s bash.

Watermelon Melonita

This is the perfect cocktail for those who like the refreshing flavors of watermelon and margarita combined. This drink pairs perfectly with chips and salsa, or really any appetizer you might serve.

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 lime
• Mint
• Raw Sugar
• 1 1/2 ounce of tequila blanco
• 1/2 ounce of Cointreau or other citrus liqueur
• Watermelon juice (You can also puree your own watermelon at home.)

Preparation

1. Rim a margarita glass with salt and fill with ice.
2. Muddle lime, mint, sugar, and alcohol and pour over ice.
3. Top with watermelon juice of your choice.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Need an appetizer? Try this Easy Watermelon Salsa Recipe!

Grapefruit Spritzer

This cocktail is great for those who don’t like sweetened drinks or are otherwise avoiding sugar. Nothing beats the refreshing zing of grapefruit with a fizzy punch and with less than 100 calories per serving, you can’t go wrong!

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of vodka
• Grapefruit-flavored seltzer
• Lemon or lime wedge

Preparation

1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Pour vodka over ice and top with grapefruit seltzer.
3. Serve with lemon or lime wedge.
4. Enjoy!

Skinny Mini Mojito

This festive, delicious cocktail is for our rum-lovers. With only one teaspoon of sugar, this cocktail will satisfy your sweet tooth without giving you guilt.

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounce of rum (white)
• Mint
• 1 lime, halved
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2 ounces of green tea

Preparation

1. Muddle lime, mint, rum, and sugar in a Collins glass.
2. Add ice and top with green tea.
3. Garnish with lime wedge.
4. Serve and enjoy.

Strawberry Champagne Fizz

Nothing evokes the sensations of New Year’s Eve quite like the iconic glass of champagne that you’ll hear clinking around the world at midnight. Champagne is elegant, yet simple - and what better way to add a bit of health and class than by jazzing your champagne up with the juicy energy of strawberries?

Serving Size: 1

Ingredients

• Brut champagne (or sparkling white wine)
• Quartered Strawberries (chilled)

Preparation

1. Place 2-3 pieces of strawberry in the bottom of a champagne glass.
2. Top with champagne, serve chilled.
3. Enjoy.

Moscow Mule

While ginger beer isn’t exactly calorie-free, this cocktail is still relatively harmless compared to many that you’ll find circulating this time of year. (We’re looking at you, alcoholic eggnog.) You aren’t legally required to serve these in copper mugs, it certainly adds to the charm of the cocktail.

Serving size: 2

Ingredients

• 2 ounces of vodka
• 1 ounce of lime juice
• 1 (12 oz.) can of ginger beer
• Mint and lime for garnish

Preparation

1. Fill two copper mugs with ice.
2. Pour vodka and ½ ounce of lime juice in each mug.
3. Top with ginger beer and serve with mint and lime for garnish.
4. Serve and enjoy!

The Bloody Mary

A classic. The Bloody Mary will never go out of style—it’s delicious, contains no sugar, and even sports some vitamins from those tasty garnishes and that zesty tomato juice. This recipe can be made even tastier and more low-cal by using Skinnygirl™ Cucumber Vodka.

Serving size: 1

Ingredients

• 2 parts Skinnygirl™ Cucumber Vodka
• 2 parts low-sodium tomato juice
• Splash of fresh lemon juice
• Worcestershire
• Hot Sauce
• Salt and pepper
  
• Fun garnish: any pickled vegetables, cheese, meat sticks you desire.

Preparation

1. Rim a glass with salt or Old Bay Seasoning.
2. Fill with ice and add the tomato juice, cucumber vodka, and lemon juice.
3. Top with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and a dash of hot sauce.
4. Stir and garnish with any pickled vegetables, cheese, meat sticks, or snacks.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Rosemary Gin Fizz

Gin cocktails are a crowd favorite, and this rosemary gin fizz is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With only a ½ of a teaspoon of honey, you can feel good about indulging in this cocktail.

Ingredients

• 3 sprigs of rosemary
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey
• 1 1/2 ounce of gin
• 3 ounces of club soda/seltzer

Preparation

1. In your favorite cocktail glasses, muddle rosemary, lemon juice, and honey together.
2. Top with ice, gin, and club soda.
3. Enjoy!

Celebrating Responsibly

While New Year’s Eve is certainly a time to enjoy yourself and celebrate your loved ones, it’s important to remember that your body is a temple - so treat it well and have fun.

Drink responsibly and have a wonderful New Year’s Eve. Cheers!

Want something fun and nonalcoholic? Try these 3 Summery Iced Drink Recipes.