
Can you drink and still be “healthy?”
I get asked this ALLLL the time. Short answer: yes. While this isn’t the case for everyone, I personally have found the balance to be able to drink and live a happy and healthy lifestyle. Here are some of my best tips for staying healthy while drinking.
*Please note that this is what personally works for me as a healthy adult. You should talk to your doctor if you have any health concerns 💗
- Choose your battles. I don’t drink at every event, dinner or after every stressful day I have. Otherwise I would be what is known as an alcoholic. Choose when you want to have some drinks, otherwise stick to sparkling water or a mocktail. It’s tough, but this makes all the difference!
- Lay off until the weekend. I usually only drink Friday and Saturday (with the occasional weekday wine night). It’s rare that I drink more than 2 days a week! I also try to take a weekend off once a month. I know this is hard in times like these so go easy on yourself!
- Lock in your drink order. If I’m having more than one drink, I either drink red wine or more often a tequila soda with lime and an orange slice. I always upgrade my tequila for a higher quality (saves you from a hangover). Stay away from sugar!!! Soda water > tonic water (tonic has tons of sugar). I will say that I love a good fancy, sugary cocktail but if I have one, I usually limit myself to just one then switch to something healthier.
- Hydrate! Always make sure you’re drinking tons of water before you go out and before bed. Liquid IV and Nuun are great for an added boost of hydration.
- Load up on breakfast foods! I like to make sure I’ve got the supplies to make myself a nice big breakfast the next day. This way I’m not inclined to order a breakfast burrito 😂
- Get moving! Wake up and move your body. Even if it’s just a 10 minute walk outside, I promise it will help energize you after one too many drinks.
These are my favorite tips that have helped me stay healthy throughout the years while still enjoying a few glasses of wine and even tequila shots 😜 Don’t forget, its all about balance!!
My Favorite Cocktail Recipes

- Classic Margarita
-2 oz Tequila
-1 oz Triple Sec
-Juice from 2 small limes
-Splash of water (0.5 oz)
-Ice
-Salt or Tajin for the rim
Shake all ingredients together with ice. Pour over ice to serve. Makes 1 margarita.
*Add 2 oz coconut milk for a creamy coconut margarita! - Aperol Spritz (My Fav!)
-3 oz chilled Prosecco
-2 oz Aperol
-1 oz sparkling water
-Orange slice to garnish
-Ice
Pour all ingredients in a wine glass over ice. Stir to combine. Makes 1 spritz. - Skinny Spicy Margarita
-2 oz tequila
-Juice from 2 small limes
-Juice from 1 orange
-3 oz soda water
-2 Jalapeno slices
-Ice
Shake all ingredients together with ice. Pour over ice to serve. Makes 1 cocktail.
*If you want it a bit sweeter, add 1 tsp honey to 1 oz hot water then add to your cocktail. - Cinnamon Sugar Whiskey Sour
-2 oz Bourbon
-Juice from 1/2 lemon
-1 oz Maple syrup
-Dash of cinnamon
-Ice
Shake all ingredients together in a shaker with ice. Pour over ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Makes 1 cocktail. - Blackberry Moscow Mule
-2 oz Vodka
-4 oz Ginger Beer
-Juice from 1 lime
-4-5 muddled Blackberries
-Fresh mint (optional)
-Ice
Combine all ingredients together in a shaker with ice. Pour over ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Makes 1 cocktail. - The Buzzer
-4-6 oz Flavored Hard Seltzer (Ashland if you have access to it!)
-2 oz Liquor of choice
-Ice
Combine all ingredients together in a shaker with ice. Pour over ice and enjoy! This is my go to after a long week. Makes 1 cocktail. - Lychee Martini
-6 oz Vodka
-4 oz Lychee juice (plus one to garnish)
-Splash of vermouth (you can skip if you don’t have it!)
-Ice
Combine all ingredients together in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy! Makes 1 martini. - Hot Toddy
-2 oz Bourbon
-6 oz Hot Water
-Juice from 1/2 lemon
-2 tsp Honey
-Dash of Cinnamon
-Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar
Combine all ingredients in a mug. Garnish with a lemon slice and cinnamon stick. Makes 1 drink. - Skinny Strawberry Mint Mojito
-2 oz Vodka, Tequila or Rum
-6 oz Sparkling Water
-Juice from 1 lime
-2 muddled Strawberries
-3-4 muddled Mint Leaves
-Ice
Combine all ingredients with ice in a shaker. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge. Makes 1 cocktail. - When in Doubt…
-2 oz Liquor of choice
-4-6 oz soda water
-Muddled fruit of choice (optional)
-Juice from 1 lime
Combine all ingredients and garnish with a lime wedge. This one never fails! Makes 1 cocktail.
Link to my Cocktail Shaker here!
Link to my favorite Cocktail Glasses here!
Stay safe + drink responsibly! xx
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