34º Sweet Crisps: Indulging to a Lesser Degree

Compliment your party snacks with ultra-thin wafers that offer a touch of sweetness. Light flavors of Caramel, Chocolate, Cinnamon, and Graham do well on a cheese board, and contain only 60 calories for 7-8 crackers. Also great for doling out to kids looking for a sugar fix—top with peanut butter and slice of banana or ricotta cheese and drizzle of honey. 34º offers a full line of super low-cal cracker choices.

Bolthouse Farms NOG: Low Cal Egg Nog at The Wayland

Bolthouse Farms NOG Your guests will thank you for serving egg nog with 60% fewer calories and 83% less fat—but that tastes just as sweet. Bolthouse Farms presents its limited-edition Holiday Nog with only 80 calories per 4 ounce serving. Available around the city, check the website for a store near you. I got to sample it at The Wayland, newly opened on Ave C, a cozy corner spot with bar bites by owner Rob Ceraso, and cocktails by Brian Hawthorne of Cocktails in Motion. See photos and cocktail recipe below.

CHRISTMAS ISLAND
1.5 oz Bolthouse Farms Holiday Nog
1.5 oz light rum
1.5 oz pineapple juice
dash of Angostura bitters
sprig of mint for garnish
optional: teaspoon of dark rum
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake wll with ice, strain into a tall glass over crushed ice, garnish with a sprig of mint, and teaspoon of dark rum, if desired.

Bubbly Goodness: R W Knudsen Sparkling Essence

I love the pretty little cans, and always have a few in my fridge, which are great for adding sparkle to single-serving cocktails, providing a complexity of flavor with no calories whatsoever. The latest editions, from R W Knudsen Sparkling Essence, Coconut and Lime, are naturals in a cocktail. I suggest mixing them both, with a splash of pineapple juice and rum, for a low-cal refreshing take on the Piña Colada. i.e. put the lime in the coconut, and drink ‘em both together...

Good BAI extra calories!

Think about adding one of Bai’s exotic infusions into your next cocktail. At only 10 calories a bottle, you will be totally guilt-free! You may find it difficult to decide on which flavor, so it’s best to try them all: Panama Peach, Sumatra Dragonfruit, Costa Rica Clementine, and Congo Pear. See my earlier post and cocktail recipe at this link.