by Jordan Catapano

The key to enjoying a pre-skinnied spirit is to keep it a “skinny” drink by not loading it up with calorie heavy liqueurs and mixers.

The gentlemen behind Firefly Skinny Tea have done the hard work for you. They’ve created a perfectly balanced vodka-based spirit at 72 calories for 1.5 ounces, sparing you from doing the math that most skinny drinks require. As fun as you may find calculating the caloric value for one-eighth of an ounce of your favorite liqueur, let’s face it: computing and figuring numbers doesn’t burn calories. If that were the case accounting would be a very attractive job.

You’ll love this beverage shaken with ice and served straight up. But if you’re looking to stick to the 1.5 ounces while making the drink last a little longer, here’s a recipe that will add more flavor without adding more calories.

Firefly Skinny Tea Cocktail ~72 Calories
1.5 ounces Firefly Skinny Tea
4 ounces club soda
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
4 muddled mint leaves

Directions
Muddle your mint leaves in the lemon juice directly in the bottom of your high ball. Fill the glass with ice, then add 1.5 ounces of Firefly skinny tea followed by the club soda. Stir well, then garnish with fresh mint, and a slice of lemon.