20 Recipes for Guilt-Free Clean Cocktails
Updated: Jan. 07, 2022
Be your own craft mixologist and shake up clean cocktails with pure spirits, natural sweeteners, fresh juices and no added sugars. Sip guiltlessly.
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Black-Eyed Susan
The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Martini Recipe
When making a cocktail as naked as a martini, every move counts. Here is how to make a martini recipe like a true bartender.
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Mimosa
Fresh, zesty and ripe with orange-y flavor, this mimosa recipe is the go-to when it comes to brunch cocktails.
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Sparkling Peach Bellinis
Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Bloody Mary
Make the classic Bloody Mary your own with homemade mix and fun garnishes. Did someone say brunch?
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Basil Citrus Cocktail
Fruity, fantastic and lighter in calories! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Gold Rush
A cocktail made with spirits and citrus juices usually can be classified as a "sour." The Gold Rush is a sweet-tart spin on a classic bar room favorite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Cranberry Bourbon
The subtle tang of cranberry and the warm winter spices make this bourbon just right for holiday toasts—neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Pear-Apple Cocktail
Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the island. That makes this drink special. —Noelle Appel, Arlington, TexasTake a trip to the Big Easy with this sophisticated Sazerac recipe, the official cocktail of New Orleans.
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Cosmopolitan
Made with a refreshing combination of vodka, lime, triple sec and cranberry, this cosmpolitan recipe will take you right back to the '90s martini craze.
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Orange Razzletini
We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Watermelon Margarita
Upgrade a classic lime margarita with this watermelon margarita recipe. The pretty, pink drink uses a sugared rim and blended watermelon to give the drink a sweet twist.
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Mixed Berry Sangria
This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
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Apple Amaretto Sours
An amaretto sour has always been one of my favorite cocktails. This version has a special touch that makes it perfect for enjoying throughout the holiday season. —Amber Forbes, Roper, North CarolinaOriginally Published: December 19, 2018
