Nonalcoholic, festive drinks for NYE?

[teachermomof2]

I am not sure what to look for on the label to see if there are starches in it but there is only 2g or carbohydrates and o.1g of trans fats. It looked ok to me but I could be wrong...........sorry if I am but it tastes yummy!!

Deb

[Magna]

You can spot trans fats in the ingredients because they will have the words "partially hydrogenated" in them. Bad fats might also have the terms "hydrogenated" or "fractionated" in their names. BTW, the manufacturer is allowed to round the numbers so if the amount per serving is low enough, the label might even say 0 grams of trans fats even though there are some in there.

My suggestion, instead of using a flavored coffee mix, use instant coffee plus a flavored syrup or flavoring. If it's not quite creamy enough you could also add a little NF dry milk or NF evaporated milk.

[ami]

A Festive Mexican-Inspired Drink

What would Cinco de Mayo be without a fruity and refreshing south-of-the-border style drink? This festive “mocktail” is a healthier alternative to a traditional mojito, which is typically loaded with sugar. It’s perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo because it tastes great and it won’t derail your diet.

South Beach Diet Mojito (Phase 1)

Description
We made this refreshing cocktail Phase 1-friendly by omitting the alcohol and using a sugar substitute in lieu of sugar or simple syrup. It’s just as delicious as the original, but you can enjoy this cooling mocktail any time of the day!

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients
Fresh mint
1 lime
1 package sugar substitute
Crushed ice
6 ounces lime-flavored sparkling water

Instructions
Crush a sprig of mint in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime into the glass. Add 1 package of sugar substitute, crushed ice, and 6 ounces of lime-flavored sparkling water. Garnish with mint and serve.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
20 calories
0 g fat (0 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
0 g sodium

[ami]

A Refreshing Drink Recipe

There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day than with a flavorful, refreshing drink. This cooling beverage features a delicious blend of hibiscus tea and sugar-free lime-flavored seltzer water, which will keep you hydrated without the empty calories usually found in store-bought soft drinks.

Hibiscus Tea Spritzers With Lime (Phase 1)

Description
Hibiscus is a tropical flower that is often used to make delicious herbal teas. Its fruity, lightly floral taste and stunning red color are reminiscent of cranberries. Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, hibiscus has also been found to be a natural relaxant. In this recipe, you can use 100% hibiscus tea or one of the many herbal blends containing hibiscus.

Makes 4 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes
Steep time: 6 minutes
Chill time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups water
4 hibiscus tea bags
Ice cubes
1 1/2 cups chilled sugar-free lime seltzer water
Granular sugar substitute to taste (optional)
1 small lime, sliced

Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat, add tea bags, and steep for 6 minutes. Stir in 1 cup ice cubes and refrigerate until cooled, about 10 minutes.

Fill 4 (10-ounce) glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice, top with seltzer, add sugar substitute, if using, and stir gently. Garnish with lime slices and serve.

Nutritional information
Per (1-cup) serving:
0 calories
0 g fat (0 g sat)
0 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
0 mg sodium

[ami]

A Festive Mexican-Inspired Drink

What would Cinco de Mayo be without a fruity and refreshing south-of-the-border style drink? This festive “mocktail” is a healthier alternative to a traditional mojito, which is typically loaded with sugar. It’s perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo because it tastes great and it won’t derail your diet.

South Beach Diet Mojito (Phase 1)

Description
We made this refreshing cocktail Phase 1-friendly by omitting the alcohol and using a sugar substitute in lieu of sugar or simple syrup. It’s just as delicious as the original, but you can enjoy this cooling mocktail any time of the day!

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients
Fresh mint
1 lime
1 package sugar substitute
Crushed ice
6 ounces lime-flavored sparkling water

Instructions
Crush a sprig of mint in the bottom of a cocktail glass. Squeeze the juice of one fresh lime into the glass. Add 1 package of sugar substitute, crushed ice, and 6 ounces of lime-flavored sparkling water. Garnish with mint and serve.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
20 calories
0 g fat (0 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
0 g sodium