RA Sushi’s three new low-calorie skinny cocktails are perfect for those that set New Year’s resolutions to loss weight but don’t want to skip happy hour gatherings.
Slenderized to feature less than 200 calories each, the Lychee-teenie, Skinny Ninja and Thin Ginger are full of flavor but not calories. A light, fruity martini alternative, the Lychee-teenie is subtly sweet with the flavor of Asian lychee fruit, mixed with Voli Vodka and Monin Agave Nectar. A refreshing twist on a RA favorite, the Skinny Ninja includes Voli Lyte Vodka, the flavors of yuzu and pink grapefruit, plus Monin Agave Nectar and shiso, a basil-minty Japanese herb. The Thin Ginger features strawberry and ginger muddled with Voli Lemon Vodka, fresh citrus, and Monin Agave Nectar for a “berry” tasty resolution-minded libation.
Priced at $8 each, the skinny cocktails will be available from January 1, 2012 to February 29, 2012 at all five Valley RA Sushi locations. Visit any RA location to try a Lychee-teenie, Skinny Ninja, or Thin Ginger, or mix one up at home. For locations visit rasushi.com.
Check out the recipes below if you want to try these delicious cocktails at home.
Lychee-teenie
1.5 oz. Voli Lemon Vodka
1 oz. lychee juice
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. lemon juice
1 lychee for garnish
In a shaker, combine first four ingredients with ice. Shake and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lychee.
Skinny Ninja
1.5 oz. Voli Lyte Vodka
1 oz. pink grapefruit juice
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. yuzu puree
.25 oz. lemon juice
Splash of soda
Shiso leaf and lemon slice for garnish
In a mixing glass, muddle half of the shiso leaf with agave. Add all ingredients except soda and shake with ice. Strain into ice filled glass, top with soda, and garnish with remaining shiso leaf and lemon.
Thin Ginger
1.5 oz. Voli Lemon Vodka
.5 oz. Monin Agave Nectar
.25 oz. yuzu puree
.25 oz. lemon juice
Splash of soda
Strawberry
Fresh ginger root, peeled
Lemon twist for garnish
In a mixing glass, muddle strawberry and ginger with agave. Add all ingredients except soda and shake with ice. Strain into an ice filled glass, and garnish with a strawberry and lemon twist.