{"id":4622,"date":"2013-02-22T06:50:15","date_gmt":"2013-02-22T11:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=4622"},"modified":"2013-02-22T06:50:47","modified_gmt":"2013-02-22T11:50:47","slug":"eat-this-lose-weight-oscar-cocktail-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2013\/02\/eat-this-lose-weight-oscar-cocktail-roundup.html","title":{"rendered":"Eat This: Lose Weight – Oscar Cocktail Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"My friends at Polar Seltzer<\/a> shared a bounty of Oscar cocktail recipes with inspired names for your Sunday night Oscar party pleasure!<\/p>\n

Remember to:
\nDrink (and eat) in moderation.
\nMake wise choices (some of these are lower in calories than others).
\nLaugh, Love, Set LIMITS!<\/p>\n

\u201cTHE LORD OF LIGHT\u201d \u2013 inspired by Argo<\/strong>
\nRose Water
\nPolar Cherry Pomegranate Seltzer
\nSimple Syrup infused with Cardamom
\nGarnish with mint, raspberries or pomegranate seeds<\/p>\n

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add about a tablespoon of the cardamon syrup, then 1.5-2 ounces of the rose water. Shake and then strain into martini glass. Top with Polar Seltzer. Stir gently to combine.<\/p>\n

Cardamom Simple Syrup Recipe:
\n1 part water
\n1 part sugar
\n1\/4 teaspoon cardamom<\/p>\n

In a saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Turn off heat and allow it to begin cooling. Once syrup is cool enough to be tasted (but before all the heat is gone) add cardamom. The infusion happens quickly and at low heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cTHE GREAT EMANCIPATOR\u201d – Inspired by \/ LINCOLN<\/strong>
\nPresident Lincoln rarely drank alcohol (he preferred water) but he did enjoy apple pie and ginger bread…
\nPolar Granny Smith Apple Seltzer
\nPolar Premium Ginger Ale
\nCinnamon sugar
\nApple slices, garnish<\/p>\n

Pour equal amounts of Polar seltzer and Polar ginger ale into a glass filled with freshly made. Garnish with apples and a dash of cinnamon sugar.<\/p>\n

\u201cTHE EXCELSIOR\u201d – Inspired by \/ SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK<\/strong>
\nIf we were \u201creading the signs\u201d we would bet this bitter-sweet drink is great for Oscar watching
\n2 oz Gin
\n1\/3 oz Maraschino liqueur
\n1\/2 oz Fresh lemon juice
\n1\/4 oz Creme de Cassis
\nPolar Vanilla Seltzer
\nLime, garnish<\/p>\n

Combine in a shaker, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with Polar Seltzer, stir gently so as not to bruise the delicate bubbles.<\/p>\n

\u201cUNCHAINED WESTERN\u201d – Inspired by \/ DJANGO UNCHAINED<\/strong>
\nInspired by the films of Quentin Tarantino and Sergio Leone.
\n2-3 chunks of frozen pineapple
\n1\/2 oz. lemon juice
\n1 tsp. maraschino syrup
\n2 oz. rye whiskey
\nPolar Lemon Seltzer
\nLemon twist, to garnish<\/p>\n

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the pineapple, syrup, lemon juice and whiskey. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a coupe, top with Polar Seltzer. Garnish with lemon twist.<\/p>\n

\u201cREVOLUTIONARY KIR\u201d – Inspired by \/ LES MIS\u00c9RABLES<\/strong>
\nA sparkling update on the classic French cocktail, the Kir Royale
\n4 parts French white wine
\n4 parts Polar Raspberry Lime Seltzer
\n1 part Cr\u00e9me de Cassis (Blackcurrant liqueur or syrup )
\nBlackberries, optional garnish<\/p>\n

In an old fashioned coupe glass, add the currant liqueur or syrup and then the wine, and then the Polar Seltzer. Garnish if you wish.<\/p>\n

\u201cTHE SPARKLING BAYOU\u201d- Inspired by \/ BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD<\/strong>
\n1 lemon wedge
\n2 sprigs fresh mint
\n1 teaspoon superfine sugar
\n1\/4 cup grape juice
\nIce cubes made with filtered water and various berries
\nPolar Blueberry Seltzer
\n1 small bunch Concord grapes, for serving<\/p>\n

Place lemon and mint in the bottom of a cocktail shaker; add sugar and muddle to combine. Add grape juice. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake to combine. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain into prepared rocks glass and top with Polar Seltzer; garnish with concord grapes and serve immediately.<\/p>\n

\u201cACROSS THE ATLANTIC\u201d – Inspired by \/ LIFE OF PI<\/strong>
\nA drink that is as exotic and eclectic as elements of the film.
\n1 large slice crystallized ginger
\n4 splashes bitters
\nPolar Vanilla Seltzer
\nJulienne ginger and add to glass.<\/p>\n

Add bitters, and then Polar Seltzer just before serving. Stir gently.<\/p>\n

For more Oscar buzz, recipes, happy talk, join Facebook\/Kick in the Tush Club.<\/a><\/p>\n

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