Be your own craft mixologist and shake up clean cocktails with pure spirits, natural sweeteners, fresh juices and no added sugars. Sip guiltlessly.
14 Recipes for Guilt-Free Clean Cocktails
Updated on Jan. 07, 2022
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Black-Eyed Susan
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
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 Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 242 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Martini Recipe
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Martinis recipes can be made with either vodka or gin. Our taste panel's preference was for the gin, but try them both and decide for yourself. Be warned, this is a strong and serious drink. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Mimosas
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
A standard offering at brunches, mimosas are as pretty as they are tasty. In this recipe, the champagne doesn't overpower the orange juice—especially if the champagne is extra dry. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 119 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Sparkling Peach Bellinis
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. — Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 74 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Bloody Mary
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Horseradish makes this the best Bloody Mary recipe we've tasted. Without the horseradish, you'll have a more traditional Bloody Mary, and without the alcohol, you'll have a Virgin Mary. Serve with a stalk of celery, dill pickle spear or olives. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 180 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1110mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Basil Citrus Cocktail
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Fruity, fantastic and lighter in calories! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 136 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Gold Rush
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 cocktail
From the Recipe Creator:
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 Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 220 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Cranberry Bourbon
Total Time
10 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce bourbon: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Pear-Apple Cocktail
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 178 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
Take a trip to the Big Easy with this sophisticated Sazerac recipe, the official cocktail of New Orleans.
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Cosmopolitan
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Lively color graces this signature drink. Its refreshing and slightly tart taste is perfect for a ladies' night out or at a party. During the holidays use fresh cranberries for a garnish.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 215 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Orange Razzletini
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We combined orange juice and raspberry rum to create this fruity martini. The sunny, bright color is appealing.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Watermelon Margarita
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer’s best flavors get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and our favorite tequila with just the right amount of ice for a thick and boozy sipper that’s perfect when we’re grilling and chilling.—Alicia Cummings, Marshalltown, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 188 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Mixed Berry Sangria
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Apple Amaretto Sours
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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 Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
