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Love the taste of a cosmo, but looking for something a little lighter in the calorie department? A Skinny Pomegranate Cocktail, isn’t only waistline-friendly, it’s also an antioxidant-packed and seasonal delight for your autumn wedding. N.Y.C-based mixologist Jonathan Pogash, has created the perfect sip for your bridal shower or bachelorette party. Topped off with the tangy punch of Sobieski Cytron Vodka (vodkasobieski.com), make this the signature cocktail for your night out with the girls and you’ll last long into the evening without derailing your white dress diet!

Skinny Pomegranate Cocktail

1 1/2 oz. Sobieski Cytron Vodka

1 oz. Honey Syrup (a 1:1 ratio of honey and water)

1/2 oz. fresh lime juice

1/2 oz. POM pomegranate juice

Directions: Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

-Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

No stylish summer wedding is complete without a hot signature drink, and right now, nothing’s scorching up the bar scene like gin. We’re loving Bombay Sapphire's® (bombaysapphire.com) festive (and pretty!) drink—it’s the perfect mix of juniper berry and lavender. Blending the masculine appeal of a classic Collins with charming inspiration from the garden, no guest will be able to resist this retro cocktail redux.

Lavender Sapphire® Collins

1 ½ oz. Bombay Sapphire® gin

¾ oz. fresh lemon juice

½ oz. lavender syrup

3 oz. club soda

Squeeze half a lemon into a Collins glass, add lavender syrup and gin. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge.

Often, fruity cocktails and wedding preparations (namely, white dress workouts) don’t mix, but we’ve found one that’s not a recipe for disaster: Function (functiondrinks.com).

Guzzle these invigorating drinks to ready for your walk down the aisle—really! There’s an all-natural physician-formulated potion to cure whatever’s ailing you:

- Alternative Energy is packed with rainforest-grown powerhouses like Catuaba and Guarana to get you through those last stress-filled days before the wedding. 

- Ward of a cold before your big day with House Call—it’s packed with vitamins (your immune system will thank you!). 

- Our personal favorite, Light Weight, is a metabolism-boosting calorie-burning sip.  

You’ll almost feel guilty indulging in tasty flavors like acai pomegranate and peach mango, but with five calories per serving, you’ll still be able to enjoy a slice of wedding cake (or two!).

—Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

Planning a pre-wedding brunch for the ladies? No afternoon meal is complete without a glass or two of iced tea. And with Hammacher Schlemmer’s Authentic Southern Sweet Tea Brewer ($50, hammacher.com/tea), you’re never more than ten minutes away from the perfect summer sip.

Enjoy your finger food and party games while the machine does all the hard work for you. It automatically steeps tea at the correct temperature (204º F, for anyone keeping score) ensuring optimal flavor extraction. Plus, it adds the perfect amount of sugar for you every time. Once it’s ready, pop the sleek and stylish pitcher out of the machine and you’re ready to serve. No cooling time necessary!

If you’re still without a Sweet Tea machine by the time your shower rolls around, be sure to add to your registry. It will ensure many relaxing days with your new hubby, even after honeymoon is over.

-Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

They say good things come in small packages, and that’s definitely the case with KARMA California Brut (www.karmachampagne.com). The sleek, single serving bottles of sparkling white wine are a compact and tasty way to celebrate your engagement or nuptials with friends and family.

KARMA’s appeal is all in its packaging. The perfectly portioned bottles are the equivalent of a glass and a half of champagne, and ideal for sharing with a friend. Even better, the sleek bottles are made from recycled materials, so you can drink better knowing you’re doing some good for the environment.

Once you screw off the lid, KARMA only gets better. Resealable and portable, KARMA is so much more refined than beer and easier to tote than a wine. Bet you can’t say the same for you favorite cocktail.

—Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant

Looking for something exotic and tasty to serve at your beachside wedding? Don’t bother with a signature cocktail; opt instead for a pour that’ll get your guests’ attention. VeeV (veevlife.com), the world’s first Acai spirit, has all the flavor and punch of the trendy antioxidant-packed rainforest berry.

Like Vodka, guests can sip VeeV straight up, on the rocks, or with a splash of juice. Best of all, they’ll feel good while pouring it back because this Brazilian-born beverage donates $1 per bottle sold towards green initiatives. Couples planning a eco-friendly wedding will also be thrilled to know that the company is the first to be certified carbon neutral. Best of all, it’s delicious too!

So go ahead, drink up. This tasty superfood has long been adored by one of our favorite new brides, Gisele Bundchen—and who doesn’t want to be just like Gisele?

-Randy Miller, Editorial Assistant