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Fresca is back — and it’s definitely not just your grandma’s drink anymore. Before there were diet sodas, there was Fresca: a fizzy, zero-calorie grapefruit soft drink marketed to the chic, figure-conscious women of the 1960s. Think Mad Men’s Betty Draper — polished, poised, and always sipping something light. But like Don Draper, Fresca had a racier side. As a popular mixer in whiskey highballs, it was citrusy, effervescent, and surprisingly strong.
Now, low-cal mixers are trending again. First we had Kombucha cocktails, then La Croix cocktails, and now Fresca drinks are taking off. Here are 8 Fresca cocktails that will go great with your coastal granny style.
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Vicky Wasik / My Domaine
The Paloma
This two-ingredient cocktail is the drink for a busy gal. You get all the intensely layered flavors of a much more complicated bitters cocktail thanks to the grapefruit essence in Fresca. (via Vicky Wasik / My Domaine)
Eddie Ross
No-Fail Sangria
Sure, you could get all fancy making a simple syrup for sangria at your next shindig, or you could just skip all that and add a glug of Fresca to some wine and chopped fruit. This delicious but easy-peasy party drink can be made ahead in big batches, freeing you up to mingle with your guests while everyone helps themselves to a drink. (via Eddie Ross)
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Watermelon Mojito
If you like mojitos but don’t want all that sugar, this is the drink for you! Fresca, watermelon, mint and rum make for an unforgettable cocktail. Mix this one up for friends and you’ll be the life of the party. (via Call Me PMc)
Happy Food, Healthy Life
3-Ingredient Skinny Margaritas
Did we have you at “skinny”? Just wait until you taste it! With just a few ingredients and half the calories of an ordinary margarita, this festive boozy beverage is perfect and light for summer sipping. (via Happy Food, Healthy Life)
Chili Pepper Madness
Spring Shocker Vodka-Grapefruit Cocktail
This drink calls for a fruit-infused vodka that tastes of white grape, papaya and dragon fruit. Those berry notes play well with fresh grapefruit, lemon juice and the citrusy tang of Fresca. (via Chili Pepper Madness)
Fork ‘n’ Plate
Vodka Fresca
Kinda like a Titos and grapefruit juice, this drink gets its zing along from the citrusy goodness of Fresca with no added calories. Kick back with a chilled mug and feel the cares of the day just melt away. (via Fork ‘n’ Plate)
Fountain Avenue Kitchen
The Ruby Red
This drink tastes great with or without the alcohol, and the grapefruit juice provides a healthy dose of vitamin C. Sip one at the pool for a boozy afternoon cooler. (via Fountain Avenue Kitchen)
Boulder Locavore
Zooquila Fresca Popsicles (a Paloma Poptail)
These clever cocktails in the form of ice pops make for an awesome citrus refresher in the summer heat. Let one melt in your mouth while sitting in a hammock, so you can kick back for a nap when the booze sets in. (via Boulder Locavore)
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