Weight Loss Transformation: A Great Cocktail Idea for New Year's Eve

Well, Christmas is behind us for another year and it is time to start looking forward to the New Year. For those of you who are making resolutions to lose weight, this is a great place to start. I have found that Christmas has become like a wedding; you plan all year to make one day perfect and it is gone before you know it! In any case, below is a great cocktail recipe for a New Year's Eve party.

Peaches and Kiwi in Champagne

You will need:

3/4 pound peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
1 medium kiwi fruit, pared and sliced
1/4 cup dry champagne
Garnish:
2 mint sprigs
1 tablespoon each julienne-cut lime and orange zest*

1. In bowl combine all ingredients except garnish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Garnish with mint springs and zests before serving.

*To remove the zest, use a potato peeler and cut into matchstick pieces. Wrap the lemon and lime in plastic wrap so it does not dry out and use it in another recipe.

Approximate total time: 15 minutes (does not include chilling time)
Makes 2 servings

Each serving provides: 1 1/2 (Fr), 25 optional calories

Eat and drink responsibly, don't overdo on either! If you have fallen off the wagon over the Holidays, get back on track as soon as possible. Always drink your water and Happy Weight Loss!