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I’ve been mixing up a lot of cocktails lately. I love concocting summery alcoholic beverages. Last week I found a recipe for a cocktail called the Latin Lover on SheKnows, an article written by Claire Gallam from The Realistic Nutritionist. I didn’t realize it at first, but it’s a skinny cocktail. I had my doubts at first, but after tasting it, those doubts disappeared. It’s one delicious cocktail. If I didn’t tell you it was skinny, you’d never be able to tell.
The recipe calls for Voli orange vanilla fusion vodka. Apparently, it has 25% fewer calories than regular vodka, and it’s made with French wheat. I suppose that’s what makes it healthier than regular vodka. I thought I’d have trouble finding it because it’s fairly new, but there it was on the shelf at my regular liquor store. I realized it was a skinny cocktail when I checked out at the liquor store.
Me: Hmm, I thought I was going to have trouble finding this particular vodka.
Salesman: Did you see it in an article or something?
Me: Actually, I found the recipe on a website. I’ve never heard of the stuff.
Salesman: Yeah, it’s pretty popular. It has fewer calories than regular vodka. Most people just mix it with club soda.
Me: Fewer calories? Ewww! I don’t know. Does it still taste good?
Salesman: Actually, it’s very good.
So, I bought it. Looking back, the recipe called for sugar-free lemonade, pineapple juice, and agave nectar. How could I have missed all the “skinny” signs? Well, I did. I’m so glad I decided to give it a try because now it’s one of my favorite summer cocktails.
I adapted the recipe to make a full pitcher because I’m not a fan of mixing up individual drinks when I have guests over.
This cocktail is fresh, crisp, and fruity. My guests loved them. They were convinced that they didn’t have alcohol in them, but I can assure you they do. And, a lot of it. They go down so smooth.
When I told them it was skinny, they were all shocked. “No way! But it’s so good; it doesn’t taste skinny,” is the reaction I got from my girlfriend as she was guzzling it down. For some reason we relate low fat and low calories to tasting bad, but that’s just not the case most of the time. If something is made with fresh, wholesome, natural ingredients it’s going to taste amazing, and this drink does.
Cheers!
Jennie
Recipe:
2 cups Voli orange vanilla fusion vodka
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
3 cups sugar-free lemonade (I used crystal light)
1/4 cup agave nectar
1 lemon, sliced
1 liter club soda, chilled
In a pitcher, add the vodka, pineapple juice, lemonade, agave nectar, and lemon slices. Stir. Store in the refrigerator until completely chilled.
Add ice to a fancy glass, pour in some of the cocktail mixture, and top with a splash of club soda to taste. Add a lemon slice to the glass and enjoy.
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Hi and welcome to my flour-dusted kitchen! The name's Jennie. I'm a lover of cupcakes, an avid spatula licker, and a huge fan of sprinkles. Baking is my passion, but you'll find some savory dishes scattered amongst copious amounts of frosting and chocolate. I love hearing from ya, so feel free to leave me some love. Thanks for stopping by my little piece of the interweb.
Lovely photos! It sounds so refreshing!
It’s perfect for hot summer days. Thanks, Villy!
Looks FABULOUS
Thanks, Heidi!
Looks super yummy. The problem is, Voli has less alcohol than regular vodka so I’ll probably drink more of it! Goodbye, skinny.
Thanks, Julie. I had three and was pretty well tooted. I didn’t realize it had less alcohol.
That looks delicious, refreshing and dangerous!
Thanks, Connie. It is dangerous, but so good.
You had me at the name “latin lover”, haha.
Thanks. I love the name, too.
oh my god – yum!
Thanks, Jenn. It was so good. You’ll love it.
That looks seriously refreshing
Gorgeous colour!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Try it with Simply Simple, stevia based simple syrup, instead of the agave. It’s my company, so I’m slightly biased, but I created it with stevia because it taste more like real sugar. The website is http://www.simplysimplesyrup.com if you want to check out. You can buy through our site or even Amazon. Cheers!
I need one of these SO bad. I’ll take three. Thank you!
That looks incredibly refreshing!
Awesome cocktail. This is much needed for me tonight, especially since Friday night seems to be years and years away.
Sounds like a wonderful warm weather sipper. And I’m a big fan of making a pitcher of drinks when you have company over. Who wants to bother making individual drinks?
Lovely pictures, Jennie! This looks perfect given the weather! A pitcher of this is certainly the way to go.
Jennie, this cocktail looks SO icy cold and refreshing! What a great spring-summer drink. It’s definitely heating up around here in Austin and I’m needing these kinds of drinks on the weekends!
You can cut the humidity here with a knife it is so hot. This looks like a more effective way at keeping cool than a knife-glad that you came across the vodka. Now I will be on the lookout!
I like how you’re styling your photos! Very nice.
Thanks, Kale. I’m new to photography, so its nice to hear that you like it.
Congratulations on making the foodbuzz Top 9!
Thank you so much!
You had me at Latin Lover!
Looks SO good and refreshing! Gorgeous photos. Glad I found you through Foodbuzz. 
Thanks, Leslie! I’m glad you found my site, too. Have a lovely weekend.
perfect for my hot weather
This cocktail is perfect for hot summer days. Thank you.
Congrats on Top9!!!
You should come link your drink for Happy Hour Friday!
(great job on the photos, btw)
Thank you for the lovely comments and the link invite. I’ll be sure to do that.
Oh yum, looks perfect for what will hopefully be a warm sunny 3-day weekend.
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Sounds super-refreshing.
I’ve never heard of this vodka before, but am definitely keeping my eyes open for it now! This cocktail sounds delicious
Mmmmmm…this looks perfect for this HOT weekend!!! Thanks for sharing~
I love a good Latin Lover
I mean, I love the sound of this cocktail! Also love your new blog makeover, so pretty!
Thanks, Kelsey! It’s a very tasty and refreshing cocktail.
Wow very refreshing, best for summer time…