Rocco DiSpirito keeps holiday spirits high with a colorful and healthy New Year’s resolution sangria. The cocktail is alcohol-free and low in calories.By Rocco Dispirito
The Associated Press
Like so many people, I use the start of the new year to assess my life and zero in on all the things I want to change. For 2012, I want to focus on being healthier, continue exercising, maintain a healthy weight and spend more time with family and friends.
And there’s no need to wait for Jan. 1 to get working on them. Granted, the onslaught of holiday parties – and the many cocktails they offer – can make that a challenge. But I’m a big believer that you can make sensible choices and still enjoy a party.
That’s why I came up with this recipe for alcohol-free sangria, which is based on the popular Spanish fruit and wine punch. It’s darn delicious, and family and friends will knock you down to get second and third glasses. And at only 43 calories a glass – downsized from the average 170 calories for traditional recipes – there’s nothing wrong with that.