Inside Bethenny's Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita Launch & RHoNY Viewing Party

Last night, Bethenny Frankel hosted a rooftop party above Rockefeller Center to celebrate the release of the new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita and to view the penultimate episode of The Real Housewives of New York City.

The original Skinnygirl, Bethenny Frankel, introduces her new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita to fans at the “Real Housewives of New York City” viewing party, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 in New York. (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

The setting was unbelievably spectacular, the drinks were unbelievably tasty, and the #RHoNY drama was just plain unbelievable!

If you caught last night's episode, you know how crazy the ladies of NYC got during their Miami getaway, but the Miami heat had nothing on the hot location of last night's party ("sick," we agreed with Bethenny at one point)!

Nestled between the buildings of the Manhattan skyline was a lush rooftop bar with seating areas, a pool, and TVs to screen the latest episode of the hit Bravo series. Watching the Real Housewives with some Real Housewives was such a treat, and it was so interesting to witness Bethenny's and Carole Radziwill's reactions to what was happening on the show.

Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill toast to new Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita at the “Real Housewives of New York City” viewing party, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in New York.  (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

On commercial breaks, Bethenny did a Q&A, shared some cocktail recipes, and hung with her friends.

Bethenny Frankel debuts a new look and a new offering at the launch party for her Skinnygirl Watermelon Lime Margarita with an exclusive viewing of “Real Housewives of New York City,” Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, in New York.  (Diane Bondareff/Invision for Skinnygirl Cocktails/AP Images)

Being outside on a warm summer night in the city was such an incredible experience, and seeing Bethenny again was a massive highlight of my summer. The B is definitely back, and she KNOWS how to throw a party!

Review: Skinnygirl Spicy Lime Margarita & Skinnygirl Pinot Noir

Wow! The new Skinnygirl Spicy Lime Margarita is soooo good! Classic margarita flavor with just the right amount of heat. 

And the new Skinnygirl Pinot Noir is light and enjoyable, even for someone like me who doesn't prefer red wines. 

Review & Recipes: Skinnygirl Fresh Hummus

Bethenny has done it again with the launch of Skinnygirl Fresh!

The hummus, made with non-fat Greek yogurt and chickpeas as the base, comes in 4 different delicious variations under 50 calories per serving. 

Here are some recipes I made using the new Skinnygirl Hummus. And for good fun, I've paired each recipe with an offering from Skinnygirl Cocktails!

Skinnygirl Roasted Red Pepper Hummus tastes delicious on pita chips, WheatThins, or your favorite crackers or vegetables. Any choice from Skinnygirl: The Wine Collection would be a great pairing for snacking with Skinnygirl Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! 

I used the delicious Skinnygirl Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus to make my semi-raw zucchini noodles with Thai peanut sauce. A Skinnygirl Cucumber Vodka drink would be delicious with this spicy dish! 

Skinnygirl Roasted Garlic Hummus goes great on a pita or tortilla wrap with some fresh-sliced avocado, red onion, and spring mix greens. The Skinnygirl Mojito would be great with this tangy treat! 

Anything would taste better with Skinnygirl Classic Hummus, and I was happy to heat up some mushrooms, pinto beans, kidney beans, and onions in a skillet. Then you can throw everything in a tortilla or taco shell and top with Skinnygirl Classic Hummus for a creamy addition to this healthy meal. Pair with the original Skinnygirl Margarita or the new Skinnygirl Sweet'arita!

Have you tried these new offerings from Skinnygirl Fresh? Let me know what you think in the comments below and on Twitter @OhHellYes!

Inside Bethenny's 'Skinnygirl Cocktails' Book Launch Party

Gilt City Celebrates the Launch of
Bethenny Frankel's SKINNYGIRL® COCKTAILS: 100 Fun & Flirty Guilt-Free Recipes Book

WHO:  Bethenny Frankel (in Valentino jumpsuit, Gianvito Rossi shoes)

WHAT: On Tuesday, October 21st, Gilt City celebrated the launch of Bethenny Frankel's new book, SKINNYGIRL®COCKTAILS: 100 Fun & Flirty Guilt-Free Recipes (out October 28th) at an exclusive event at Bagatelle in New York City. Guests enjoyed Skinnygirl® Cocktails and a Q&A with Bethenny herself and E! News' Alicia Quarles where she shared her Skinnygirl® secrets. Plus, Bethenny also demonstrated some of her favorite cocktail recipes from the book.

To celebrate the launch of the book, Bethenny is also curating a collection exclusively on Gilt City featuring her favorite local hotspots in New York City starting on Monday, October 27th at 10am ET at www.gilt.com/bethenny.

·         WHEN: Tuesday, October 21st

·         WHERE: Bagatelle, NYC

·         ALL PHOTOS FROM EVENT: To view all Getty photos, please visit: http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/gyipa_public?nav=pr249593886

·         PHOTO CREDIT: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Gilt City

About Gilt City
Gilt City (www.giltcity.com) offers its members coveted access to exclusive experiences in select U.S. cities, all at insider prices. Our curators comb through hundreds of neighborhoods and local business for the most exciting offers in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C., with a selection of national offers from leading luxury brands also available for members across the country. Visit Gilt City for multi-course meals prepared by acclaimed chefs, luxurious massages and beauty offers at top spas and salons, tickets to sold-out plays and concerts, thrilling outdoor adventures, innovative fitness classes, and more.

About the book

From four-time New York Times bestselling author, master fixologist, and “Cocktail Queen,” Bethenny Frankel, comes the ultimate drink guide for every Skinnygirl’s shelf!

Hosting a holiday party or planning a girls’ night and don’t know what to serve? The leading lady in effortless entertaining, Bethenny Frankel, best known for her delicious, health-conscious recipes and Skinnygirl cocktail line, presents her first cocktails book, Skinnygirl Cocktails. This is the entertaining guide every Skinnygirl has been waiting for! Filled with beautiful, full-color photographs and easy-to-follow recipes, Skinnygirl Cocktails has everything you need to throw a fabulous party, including delectable appetizer recipes, party planning tips, and gorgeous guilt-free cocktails (all under 150 calories)! No matter the event, be it a festive brunch, book club meeting, or backyard BBQ, Skinnygirl Cocktails has the drinks you are looking for—from Ravishing Red Sangria to Cotton Candy Cosmo.

With 100 fabulous cocktail recipes for any occasion, Skinnygirl Cocktails is the last word in effortless entertaining. What are you waiting for? Mix up a batch of Bethenny signature cocktails and start leading a fabulous Skinnygirl life!

About the author

Bethenny Frankel is the four-time bestselling author of Skinnydipping, A Place of Yes, Naturally Thin, and The Skinnygirl Dish. She is the creator of the Skinnygirl brand, which extends to cocktails, fitness, and health and focuses on practical solutions for women. She has been named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Celebrities by Forbes magazine and is regularly featured in both Health and Glamour magazines. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. Bethenny lives in New York with her daughter, Bryn, and her dog, Cookie. Visit bethenny.com.

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 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 Suntory 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.

 

Review: Funko Pop!: Tate Langdon from 'American Horror Story'

Review: Funko Pop!: 'American Horror Story: Coven'

Based on the third season of American Horror Story, Funko has released the Coven in all its glory in Pop! form!

First up, we have the HBIC, Fiona Goode.

To make her even more of a badass, Hot Topic has spattered her with blood!

Next up is her daughter and current Supreme, Cordelia Foxx.

Hot Topic has an exclusive of her, too, and it's an eyeless, eerie representation of this great character.

The sculpt on this figure is spectacular and I think she is the prettiest Pop! I've seen yet.

New Orlean's resident Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau, comes complete with her albino snake and all the attitude of her character. 

Myrtle Snow, the mousy but devious and complex head of the Witches Council is perfectly accurate to the show.

Stevie Nicks' biggest fan, Misty Day, is colorful and detailed, just like her character on the show. 

Reis O'Brien designed and sculpted  the entire AHS line. I am OBSESSED! Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @ReisOBrien

The Coven plus Rubber Man (check out his review here!) on display.

Review: Funko Pop!: Bill Compton from 'True Blood'

Bill Compton has finally arrived, and he was actually worth the wait!

As probably my least favorite True Blood character, I wasn't exactly excited for Vampire Bill to come, but I DID need him to complete the Bon Temps bunch.

 I am happy to say, though, that he looks great and fits in perfectly with everyone else!

Especially "Sookeh"! 

;)