Cheers to another wonderful month!

With February almost over, we can take a second to reflect on the past month and all the amazing things we did! We should also take a second to celebrate al our achievements from the past month. And the best way to celebrate is with a few delicious drinks. All the drinks in our newsletter this month is made with Equal Zero Calorie sweeteners for a more health conscious drink.

Apple Martini - Serves 1

Try out this classic cocktail and embrace your inner spy!

Ingredients

2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 packet EQUAL® sweetener
2 ounces vodka
1/4 drop green food colouring (optional)
Slice of fresh apple (optional)
Ice cubes

Preparation

Combine apple juice, lemon juice and Equal in mixing glass until combined.
Add vodka, ice cubes and food colouring.
Strain liquid into a martini glass.
Garnish with a slice of fresh apple, if desired.

Nutrition Information - (Per serving)

Calories: 162
Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 2

Cranberry Lime margarita punch

Serves 10

This punch can be made with or without alcohol. The cranberry juice creates a perfect ruby red colour, and the lime gives the punch a nice tangy taste.

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 container (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice cocktail, thawed.
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
6 packets Equal® sweetener
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup diet ginger ale OR tequila**
1 lime thinly sliced.
Fresh cranberries, optional
Lime slices, optional
Substitute 1/4 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

**May substitute 1 cup club soda for the ginger ale. Increase Equal to 10 packets.

Preparation

Combine water, cranberry juice, lime juice and Equal in a punch bowl. Stir until Equal dissolves.
Stir in ice cubes, ginger ale, and sliced lime. Serve garnishing each glass with a few cranberries and lime slices, if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS BASED ON NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION USING DIET GINGR ALE.

Nutrition Information
(per serving)

Calories: 74
Protein: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 12 mg

TEA PUNCH

Serves 24

Nothing beats a great big punch bowl filled with delicious punch, and this citrus and tropical fruit punch will be the talk of the night!

Ingredients

1 bottle (750mL) golden rum
2 cups brewed green tea, chilled.
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
24 packets Equal® sweetener
3 orange slices
3 small lemon slices
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries.
1 litre diet ginger ale, chilled
Additional orange slices, optional

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except strawberries and ginger ale in a large container.
Refrigerate 3 hours.
When ready to serve, transfer mixture to a punch bowl.
Stir in strawberries and ginger ale.
Serve over ice. Garnish each glass with an orange slice, if desired

Nutrition Information
(per serving)