Healthy Recipes Drinks Healthy Cocktail & Wine Recipes Cocktails That Aren't Sugar Bombs By Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente, M.S., RD Lisa Valente is a registered dietitian and nutrition editor. She studied at the University of Vermont, where she completed her undergraduate studies in nutrition, food science and dietetics, and attended the dietetic internship program at Massachusetts General Hospital to become a registered dietitian. She went on to earn a master's degree in nutrition communication from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She was a nutrition editor at EatingWell for eight years. Prior to EatingWell, Lisa worked as a research dietitian at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut and also taught cooking and nutrition classes. She was a featured speaker at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in 2017. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2019 Trending Videos Close this video player It's not news that boozy cocktails can contain a lot of sugar, whether naturally occurring in fruit juice or added in simple syrup or other flavored liqueurs. If you're drinking more than one or two, your sugar intake can easily skyrocket (not to mention your hangover will worsen). These fun cocktails are at most 8 grams of added sugar per serving, allowing you to indulge without consuming a week's worth of added sugar. Remember: always enjoy in moderation. 01 of 08 Pomegranate Margaritas View Recipe Who says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long--elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue. 02 of 08 Elderflower Champagne Cocktail View Recipe Elderflower adds sweet and fruity notes that mingle seamlessly with mint in this refreshing Champagne cocktail. 03 of 08 Rosemary-Ginger French 75 View Recipe Rosemary and ginger add a flavorful twist to a classic citrusy gin cocktail topped with a little bubbly for a festive libation. 04 of 08 Tangerine Bourbon Sidecars View Recipe A fresh twist on a classic cocktail, this quick drink recipe uses sweet tangerine juice to balance the tang of bourbon. 05 of 08 Cran Razzy View Recipe To keep calories in check, we like to use seltzer along with juice in drinks like vodka and cranberry. This version gets a raspberry twist with cranberry-raspberry juice and raspberries for garnish. For the prettiest garnish, start with big, plump fresh raspberries and freeze them yourself. 06 of 08 Watermelon Gin Fizz View Recipe This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any leftover pureed juice is refreshing on its own. 07 of 08 Plum & Cider Sangria View Recipe In this apple cider sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used hard apple cider, apple liqueur and tons of fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail. 08 of 08 Salty Chihuahua View Recipe This is a Mexican-inspired take on the Salty Dog (usually made with grapefruit juice, vodka and salt). Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit