Monday, October 14, 2013

One-Step Vegan Hot Chocolate


As the fall weather blows in and nights get colder and longer, there's nothing nicer than a warm cup of comfort. With chocolate almond milk, hot cocoa is now a reality for vegans! Simply heat some up in a saucepan and pour it into your favorite mug. You can even add some vegan marshmallows if you'd like! 

And there you have it - 1-step vegan hot chocolate!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

HALLOWEEN: Skinnygirl Style!



Bethenny Frankel knows that Halloween isn’t just for kids – this year, the Skinnygirl mogul would love to share some of her tricks and treats to help put you in the “spirit” with Skinnygirl® Cocktails.  Don’t let your fear of hosting haunt you, check out these tips to ensure your Halloween prep is anything but scary.

·         Coordinate your costume with a complimentary cocktail paring! Dressing up is one of Bethenny’s favorite Halloween events and if you and your gal pals plan on donning your favorite witchy costumes, why not complete the themed ensemble with a glass of Hocus Pocus Punch? Or sip on a refreshing glass of Piña Ghoul-ada should you choose to channel your inner glam-pire.

·         Hosting a pumpkin carving party? Don’t toss those “guts” just yet. Bethenny is all about smart choices when it comes to snacking. Drizzle the pumpkin seeds with olive oil and your favorite sweet or savory spices (try cinnamon sugar or cayenne pepper) and bake.  Voila!  You’ve got a tasty treat straight from the entertaining guru herself.

·         Maintain that “ghoulish” figure by skipping the temptation of the candy bar in favor of a healthy Halloween Snack ‘O Lantern while enjoying a Fright-tini.

Below please find some recipes from Bethenny so you can create your own “bewitching brew” and make this Halloween spook-tacular. 


Recipes:
Fright-tini
Ingredients
·         2 parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka
·         1 part fresh blood orange juice
·         Optional: candy corn for garnish

Preparation
1.       Combine blood orange juice and vodka in an ice shaker
2.       Strain and pour into a frosted martini glass
3.       Optional: garnish with candy corn and enjoy! 



Hocus Pocus Punch
Ingredients
  • 1 bottle Skinnygirl® Sangria
  • 1 blood orange, sliced into wedges
  • 1 red apple, halved and thinly sliced
  • Optional: black licorice for garnish

Preparation
  1. Combine all ingredients into a large pitcher
  2. Add ice
  3. Chill for at least 30 minutes to set
  4. Optional: garnish with licorice wand and enjoy!
* Makes six servings

Piña Ghoul-ada
Ingredients
  • Skinnygirl® Piña Colada
  • “Blood” garnish
    • 3 tablespoons corn syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoons red food coloring
  • Optional: gummy eyeball candy for garnish

Directions
  1. Pour the corn syrup in a shallow bowl and add a few drops of red food coloring.
  2. Stir with a toothpick to combine.
  3. Hold a glass by the stem, dip rim into the syrup mixture, and turn glass, coating entire rim.
  4. Turn the glass upright, allowing mixture to drip down sides. Repeat for desired number of glasses.
  5. Pour chilled Skinnygirl® Piña Colada into prepared glasses to serve. 
  6. Optional: garnish with gummy eyeball candy and enjoy!




Snack O’ Lantern
Ingredients
  • Navel orange
  • Canned or fresh fruit salad
Directions
  1. To make one lantern, use a small knife to slice the top off a navel orange and cut around its interior to hollow it out.
  2. Scoop out the orange segments, chop them, and mix them with canned or fresh fruit salad.
  3. Carve small facial features in one side of the orange, then cut a slit in the lid to accommodate the handle of a green plastic spoon.
  4. Fill the lantern with fruit salad.
  5. Insert the spoon and set the lid in place.


Roasted Pumpkin “Guts”
Ingredients
·         Pumpkin “guts” (gooey orange and seed mixture)
·         1 tablespoon of light olive oil
·         Dash of your favorite spices (try sea salt, cayenne pepper or cinnamon sugar)

Directions
1.       Separate pumpkin seeds from gooey pumpkin “guts” into a bowl.
2.       Toss the seeds with olive oil.
3.       Add your favorite spice to taste.
4.       Spread the seeds out on a cookie tray and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
5.       Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
6.       When the seeds are dried out and toasted, remove from oven to cool and enjoy!


Are you having a Halloween party? I am! Tweet me your costumes & party ideas @OhHellYes!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Skinnygirl Prosecco Recipes!


Skinnygirl™ Prosecco Slush
1 part Skinnygirl™ Prosecco 
1 part Light Rum 
2 parts frozen lemonade
1 part seltzer

Preparation
Blend with a little crushed ice and pour into a flute glass.

Blissful Bellini
3 parts Skinnygirl™ Prosecco
2 parts peach puree

Preparation
Place ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth.
Pour into a flute glass and enjoy!

Prosecco Juicer
3 parts Skinnygirl Prosecco, chilled
1 part grapefruit juice, chilled  1 part cranberry juice 
1 part ginger ale
Grapefruit slice for garnish
                                                                   
Preparation
Mix all juice ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Top with Skinnygirl Prosecco and ginger ale.
Garnish with grapefruit slice and enjoy!

Prosecco Float
2 parts Skinnygirl™ Prosecco
1 part fat-free vanilla ice cream
Handful of raspberries

Preparation
Mix Prosecco and ice cream into a coupe glass.
Add in raspberries and serve!

Strawberry Splash
2 parts Skinnygirl™ Prosecco
1 packet of sweetener
1 part soda water
A splash of cherry juice
1 sliced strawberry

Preparation
Add all ingredients into a stemless flute glass.
Stir quickly to mix and enjoy!

Prosecco Limeade
2 parts of Skinnygirl™ Prosecco
2 parts limeade
Lime wheels for garnish
Sweetener (optional)

Preparation
Add all ingredients into a stemless wine glass.
Enjoy!

Prosecco Mojito
1 part Skinnygirl™ Prosecco
1 part Light Rum
1 tsp. agave nectar
3 parts lime juice
Splash of lime flavored sparkling water
3 sprigs of mint

Preparation
Shake rum, lemon juice and agave nectar in cocktail shaker with ice. 
Top with Skinnygirl™ Prosecco and pour into tall Collins glass.
Muddle in mint leaves and enjoy!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Skinnygirl Cocktails today debuts four NEW wine varietals!


SKINNYGIRL® COCKTAILS RAISES THE BAR ON LOW-CALORIE COCKTAILING WITH FOUR NEW PREMIUM WINE VARIETALS

Skinnygirl™ Prosecco, Skinnygirl™ Chardonnay, Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio and Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon to Hit Shelves in Fall 2013

DEERFIELD, IL – September 24, 2013 – Skinnygirl® Cocktails, the industry leader in low-calorie wine innovations, proudly introduces fans to the newest additions to Skinnygirl™, the Wine Collection – Skinnygirl™ ProseccoSkinnygirl™ Chardonnay, Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio and Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon.  The trail-blazing new varietals hit shelves in September 2013 – just in time to serve as the perfect companion for any fall festivity or holiday celebration.

“Our fans are trendsetters and innovators, so we are always looking for the newest and greatest opportunities to continue to redefine how women cocktail,” said Megan Frank, Director of Skinnygirl® Cocktails. “Through the expansion of our wine portfolio, we are thrilled to further extend our ‘closetful’ of low-cal, delicious wine, vodka and cocktail options to help our fans elevate their get-togethers, meals and celebrations.”

The four new additions to Skinnygirl™, the Wine Collection join Skinnygirl™ Moscato from Italy, Skinnygirl™ California Red, Skinnygirl™ California White, and Skinnygirl™ California Rosé. With the new varietals bringing the portfolio to 20 products including Wine, Vodka and Ready-to-Serve cocktails, Skinnygirl® Cocktails offers something for everyone without sacrificing convenience or taste.
Each with a distinct personality of their own, Skinnygirl® Cocktails’ new wine varietals are sure to be the toast of the town this fall and holiday season:

·         Skinnygirl™ Prosecco ~ Skinnygirl™ Prosecco is a limited-time, seasonal offering from Skinnygirl® Cocktails, available through the New Year or while supplies last. Skinnygirl™ Prosecco is the first sparkling option launched by the brand and contains a delicate, fruity flavor with a hint of honey and a pleasant acidity. The finish of this Italian wine leaves behind a delicious freshness with a dry, well-balanced taste. At 100 calories per serving, Skinnygirl™ Prosecco offers a satisfying, guilt-free way to enjoy sparkling wine without the extra calories. Skinnygirl™ Prosecco is 11% ABV (alcohol by volume) and is served in a 750 ml bottle. (Suggested retail price is $19.99; available while supplies last)


·         Skinnygirl™ Chardonnay ~  Skinnygirl™ Chardonnay is one of two new white wine offerings joining the already successful Skinnygirl™, the Wine Collection. Skinnygirl™ Chardonnay offers complex aromas of white peach, a hint of French oak vanilla, and a whisper of orange blossoms. The finish is light and lingering with a crisp acidity that balances the rich fruit flavors of this ripe, cool-climate chardonnay. Skinnygirl™ Chardonnay contains 100 calories per serving with 10% ABV and is served in a 750 ml bottle. (Suggested retail price is $11.99)

·         Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio ~ Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio is the second, new low-calorie white wine option from Skinnygirl® Cocktails. Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio offers rich aromas of tropical fruit balanced with a hint of natural grape sweetness. The finish is elegant, delicate and long, with an intensity of rich, crisp flavors that pay homage to its European roots. Skinnygirl™ Pinot Grigio contains 100 calories per serving with 10% ABV and is served in a 750 ml bottle. (Suggested retail price is $11.99)

·         Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon is the newest red wine offering from Skinnygirl® Cocktails. Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon presents bright aromas of dark berries with a touch of warm chocolate. Mature tannins are framed by bright acidity. Skinnygirl™ Cabernet Sauvignon contains 100 calories per serving with 10% ABV and is served in a 750 ml bottle. (Suggested retail price is $13.99)

In addition to the varietals, new vintage years are available for the existing Skinnygirl™ California Red Blend and Skinnygirl™ California White Blend, which optimize the flavor for a better tasting, more enjoyable product. These new vintages are currently rolling out nationally.

For more information, check out www.facebook.com/skinnygirlcocktails, @Skinnygirl or www.pinterest.com/skinnygirl/.

ABOUT SKINNYGIRL® COCKTAILS
Skinnygirl® Cocktails is the groundbreaking, low-calorie cocktail line that has redefined the way women cocktail. What started with the Skinnygirl® Margarita from the mind of “Bethenny” talk show host, New York Times Bestselling Author, entrepreneur and cocktail “fixologist” Bethenny Frankel has turned into a cocktail phenomenon, offering innovative, low-calorie options for women who want it all. Frankel’s inspired concept did not go unnoticed and in March 2011, the brand was acquired by premium spirits powerhouse Beam Inc. Beam has rapidly developed the brand into one of the fastest growing spirits brands in the market today. Skinnygirl® Cocktails has created a new set of rules for the spirits industry as it flawlessly offers the options women need, without all the calories they don’t. For more information on the new way to cocktail, please visit www.skinnygirlcocktails.com.


ABOUT BEAM INC.
As one of the world’s leading premium spirits companies, Beam is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World.  Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Skinnygirl® Cocktails, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC and DeKuyper Cordials.  Beam is focused on delivering superior performance with its unique combination of scale with agility and a strategy of Creating Famous Brands, Building Winning Markets and Fueling Our Growth. Beam and its 3,400 passionate associates worldwide generated 2012 sales of $2.5 billion (excluding excise taxes), volume of 38 million 9-liter equivalent cases and some of the industry’s fastest growing innovations. 

Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEAM and is included in the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index.  For more information on Beam, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.
                                          

A Lady Always Drinks Responsibly TM
©2013 Skinnygirl Cocktails, Deerfield, IL; Avg. Analysis:  All Products:  Protein 0g, Fat 0g; Vodka with Natural Flavors (per 1.5 oz.):  Calories 75.6, Carbs 0g; Cocktails (per 1.5 oz.):  Calories 35.2, Carbs 2g; Sangria (per 5 oz.):  Calories 132, Carbs 22.5g; Wine (per 5 oz.):  Calories 100, Carbs 4.6g
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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Skinnygirl is the star of the new fall TV season!



Say goodbye to the drama of re-runs and HELLO to a new season of all your favorite television shows -- with a cocktail in hand, of course! 
                                                                                                                            
Whether you’re most excited to dust off the physics jargon with your favorite nerds (looooove The Big Bang Theory!), dance with your celeb crush or laugh with your three silly but loveable male roommates, let Skinnygirl Cocktails help you sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite show!  

Regardless of what you’re watching, Skinnygirl Cocktails is the star of the show with these delicious, small screen-inspired cocktails for your readers to sip on while tuning in to their fave fall TV premieres!


Small Screen Screwdriver
Ingredients
·         1½ parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka
·         6 parts orange juice
·         Orange slice for garnish

Directions
1.       Pour Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka and orange juice into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2.       Shake ingredients and pour into martini glass.
3.       Garnish with an orange slice and enjoy!





Drama on the Horizon
Ingredients
·         1 part Skinnygirl™ Cucumber Vodka
·         1 part DeKuyper® Pucker® Sour Apple Schnapps
·         Squeeze of fresh lime
·         2 parts seltzer
·         Lime wedge for garnish

Directions
1.       Shake ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker.
2.       Pour into cocktail glass over ice with a lime wedge for garnish.







Primetime Punch
Ingredients
·         1½ parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka
·         ½ part passion fruit juice
·         Squeeze of fresh lime
·         Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
·         Dash of orange extract
·         2 tablespoons sugar-free pineapple syrup
·         2 parts club soda
·         Mango wedge for garnish

Directions
1.       Pour all ingredients over ice and stir.              
2.       Garnish with a mango wedge.

 


Comedic Cosmo
Ingredients
·         1 ½ parts Skinnygirl™ Bare Naked Vodka
·         2 parts cranberry juice
·         ½ part fresh lime juice
·         ½ part DeKuyper Triple Sec
·         Lime wedge or peel for garnish

Directions
1.       Shake all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and pour into martini glass.      
2.       Garnish with a lime wedge or peel.
                






The Showstopper
Ingredients
  • 2 parts Skinnygirl™ Tangerine Vodka
  • Squirt of fresh lime
  • Squirt of fresh lemon
  • Squirt of fresh orange
  • Splash of lemon-lime soda
  • Orange slice  for garnish

Directions
  1. Shake vodka, lime, lemon and orange juices with ice and strain into glass.
  2. Top with a splash of lemon-lime soda and garnish with an orange slice.


Which will you be mixing up? The Comedic Cosmo & Drama On The Horizon look the best to me! :) 
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