Guests at trendy spas and tony restaurants guzzle this simple-yet-sophisticated calorie-free alternative to water.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • mint leaves
  • medium cucumbers
  • small lime
  • medium orange
  • cold water

My own invention and correspondingly genius yum. All ingredient amounts approximate.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • milk
  • sugar-free instant vanilla pudding
  • pumpkin puree
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • ground cloves
  • nutmeg
  • ice cubes
Belongs to sissboombah Gingino 

I like this nonalcoholic: fizzy, refreshing, delicate ginger and lime flavor, pretty to look at, and not too sweet. It’s supposed to have 12 oz. Campari “or other amaro,” but bleargh to that.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • bottles ginger beer
  • sparkling water

“There are some really great recipes for making lighter egg nog. I have a friend who SWEARS by this recipe.”

You might need to buy:
  • nonfat milk
  • packets of Splenda
  • half a teaspoon of rum extract
  • nutmeg

“Here’s a sweet, refreshing smoothie that’s so luxurious and decadant, it makes an amazing dessert. (Pssst, it’s very low in calories, so feel free to squirt a bit of FF Reddi-Whip on top!)” 115 cal.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Mango Tropical Minute Maid Light
  • medium banana
  • Dreyer's Grand Light Vanilla Ice Cream
  • frozen or fresh peaches
  • ice cubes
  • lemon juice

“HG’s citrus concoction tastes just like an Orange Julius.” 85 cal.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Langer's Diet Orange Juice Concentrate
  • packets of Splenda
  • water
  • ice cubes
  • vanilla

This filling smoothie is not only gorgeously purple, it also tastes great! 110 cal.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • frozen banana
  • frozen blueberries
  • Tropicana Light Orange Juice

“All the great taste of a fast-food Oreo shake.” 158 cal, 4g fat

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • 5oz. 8th Continent Light Vanilla Soy Milk
  • pack of 100 Calorie Packs Oreo Thin Crisps
  • Splenda packets
  • ice

5 cal

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • Lemon
  • Water
  • Sugar Free Raspberry Torani Syrup
  • Ice
  • Splenda

“Make your own white chocolate frozen fantasy at home.”

50 cal, 0 fat, 9g carbs swap for Starbuck’s 510 cal, 24g fat, 66g carbs Peppermint Hot Chocolate grande w/whip.

serves 1
You might need to buy:
  • water
  • Taster's Choice Vanilla Roast instant coffee
  • Splenda packets
  • Torani Sugar Free White Chocolate Syrup 3 - 5 ice cubes
  • splash of original fat free liquid Coffeemate
  • oz.light vanilla soy milk
  • dollop of Fat Free Reddi-Wip