These 3 Refreshing Cocktails Make Your Skin Glow Too
For those planning holiday hangs with friends or family, here are some easy cocktails or mocktails recipes to enjoy in the summer heat.
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mbg Beauty Director
mbg Beauty Director
Alexandra Engler is the beauty director at mindbodygreen and host of the beauty podcast Clean Beauty School. Previously, she's held beauty roles at Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, SELF, and Cosmopolitan; her byline has appeared in Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Allure.com.
Image by CWP, LLC / Stocksy July 02, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. With the holiday this week (and maybe even a long weekend off work for some), there will be ample opportunities to enjoy the sunny weather, relax with friends, eat well, and perhaps even enjoy some drinks! On the subject of the latter: For those planning holiday hangs with friends or family, here are some easy cocktails or mocktails recipes to enjoy in the summer heat. They’re refreshing, light, and total crowd-pleasers. And thanks to the fresh fruit ingredients and nutrient-dense additions, they have a few extra benefits as well—including giving your skin a little boost. We believe that alcohol can be part of a healthy, social lifestyle when drunk responsibly! (But also, if you choose not to drink for whatever reason, that can also be part of a healthy, social lifestyle.) One thing that research teaches us is that alcohol disrupts sleep quality. So for your holiday hangouts, maybe try sticking to one or two beverages in the afternoon—then stopping a few hours before bedtime so the alcohol is less likely to disrupt your much needed rest. 
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A frozen Aperol spritz for glowing skin
The beloved Aperol spritz—a classic summer staple practically made for sipping outdoors, under the shade of an umbrella. Registered dietitian nutritionist Mascha Davis, MPH, RDN, founder of Nomadista Nutrition and author of Eat Your Vitamins, once offered us a healthier twist on the classic cocktail, and we wanted to share it again—for your drinking pleasure.
Serves 4 to 6
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A ginger & mint mocktail to balance blood sugar
From D’Elia: “ [This] is packed with herbs like mint and ginger that not only taste delicious but also have soothing benefits for both your brain and gut. Ginger is a potent antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties.
Plus, it helps support healthy digestion and regularity. An added bonus? If you have an upset stomach, ginger can actually provide some relief.”
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Watermelon berry margarita for an antioxidant boost
This fruit-forward margarita will be a delight to whip up for a batch frozen cocktail.
From creator Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC: “Watermelon is such a refreshing treat, and the frozen berries add a nice flavor, texture, and gorgeous color (plus more antioxidants and fiber—who doesn't want that?). But what really makes this summer marg sing is mindbodygreen's beauty & gut collagen+. The skin-supporting supplement can enhance your long-weekend glow.*”
Makes 4 servings
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The takeaway
As you're getting ready to enjoy the holiday, reach for one of these refreshing drink recipes. Not only are they delicious crowd-pleasers, but they're packed with extra benefits for your skin, gut, and more.*
