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We have the craziest weather in Seattle. For the past few weeks it’s been overcast, and chill you to the bone – cold. I kid you not when I say the temperature dropped to 55 degrees! Isn’t that fall and winter weather?
Naturally it rained off and on during the 4th of July weekend, but as happens most years, it’s now sunny and warm. We’ve gone from cool and cloudy to hot and sunny. Yesterday I basked in the sun and enjoyed warmth in the low 90′s.
However, while I may have reveled in this respite from rain and gloom, many Seattleites wouldn’t have agreed with me. You wouldn’t be a Seattleite if you didn’t complain about the weather, no matter what it is. We groused about the cold weather that went on for months, and now we’ll complain about the hot weather.
Mother Rimmy's Garden
I’ve decided to make the best of it and enjoy a refreshing gin and tonic in the shade of the garden.
You can count on any drink containing alcohol to have a few calories in it, and this drink isn’t an exception. If you use a diet tonic, all the calories are in the alcohol, so it’s doable if you’re watching your calories.
Don’t forget to use fresh lime, it really makes the difference between a drink that tastes flat, and one that is refreshing and fabulous. If you’re going to use your daily calories for a Happy Hour drink, make it worth every sip!
Happy, Happy Hour Friday!
Gin and Tonic
Happy Hour Gin and Tonic with a Twist of Lime
Serves 1
2 ounces gin
4 ounces sugar free tonic
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 slices lime
Using an 8 – 12 ounce glass, fill halfway with ice. Add 2 ounces gin, tonic and a squeeze of lime juice. Add lime slices and serve.
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 173
Total Fat: 0.13g
Cholesterol: –
Sodium: 25mg
Total Carbs: 15.40g
Dietary Fiber: 3.81g
Sugars: 2.52g
Protein: 1.00g
Weight Watchers Points 3
I’d love to give you nutrition information, but let’s face it, there isn’t much nutrition in this drink. Enjoy!
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In four hours, I plan on drinking a gin and tonic. It’s the perfect summer beverage (next to the tequila and tonic… which is my all time favorite).
By the way, your garden looks lovely! I dream that one day I have a garden that I can relax in.
We are enjoying the garden. It’s been some work to clean up. We just moved here, but it’s surely pretty.
It’s very pretty and I’m always up for happy hour (especially on Friday). Jealous of your cool weather though. We hit 104 a couple of days ago.
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I can’t imagine. We hit 104 last year and the whole city shut down.
I love the piny flavor of gin! This looks like a perfect end to the work week!
I definitely is for my husband. This is his favorite drink.
LOVE your garden its adorable
yeah its ridiculously hot in portland too! Day before it was freakin 95F
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I think the problem is that we never get time to adjust. It’s either cold, or hot. No in-between!
looks refreshing but you’d be picking me up off the garden path after one of those…LOL
I have to admit, my husband loves these. After two, he’s napping in the sun.
We’ve been commenting on the weather out this way too (San Diego). The coast has been sunless and chilly. Feels like our winters. We don’t have much to complain about, though, in regards to weather. =)
I’m going to have to make this for Hubby and he will thoroughly enjoy. Maybe I should do like Ina and have it ready for him when he gets home.
Have a great weekend!
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I’m sure my husband would love that too. Come to think of it, I’d like it if he’d greet me with one!
Yum…I want one:)
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ha, glad to hear you’re making the most of the weather!
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We have to in Seattle, it doesn’t last for long.
This cocktail, also nicknamed “Skinny Bitch” (pardon my language) is popular at our house in the summer. It is a refreshing treat in the heat of the summer, and with a lot less calories than other alcoholic drinks. It’s amazing how many calories you can tack on without realizing it. This is a great way to stay on track.
Cheers!
I like your name for this drink better!
What a lovely garden, and a great happy hour drink
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Thanks, we just moved, so the garden is still in progress, but I sure love it.
yeah, I remember back when I dieted and this was my drink choice, that was about 30 years ago….kidding – I like your last line…….hey, did you know Mobile has more rainfall than Seattle? I think were #1 with Olympia coming in at 24…not that’s it anything to brag about, unless you’re an ENT doc…
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I am a big fan of gin and tonics. In summer my favorite way to drink them is with a splash of cucumber juice. It’s the perfect freshing cocktail on a hot summer day!
Cucumber would be really good. I’ll have to give it a try.
This is a classic drink for a reason. It’s so refreshing and perfect for summertime.
I thought the diet tonic would have an after taste, but it wasn’t bad at all.
Simple, refreshing and healthier than other choices. I’d say that was a three-fer!
Jason
True. At least the calorie count is reasonable.
This is my favourite cocktail of all. Just so refreshing and cool!
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I recently tried G&T with a few mint leaves muddled into it – it takes this refreshing drink to a whole new level – perfect for summer days.
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I’ll have to add the mint. My husband loves G&T so I have lots of opportunities to try something new.
I love G&Ts especially in the summer as they are so refreshing! I recently tried G&T with elderflower cordial, which adds a nice flowery hint without being too overpowering. Or if you had the time making a lime sorbet and adding a tablespoon full is a great replacement for a slice of lime and ice cubes!
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Love the Lime sorbet! I’ve not seen elderflower cordial, but I’m certainly intrigued!