6 cocktail recipes to celebrate the bank holiday weekend
Embrace the long weekend with these 6 tasty cocktail recipes.
If you fancy something different to your usual beer or wine, we've pulled together a collection of six delicious cocktail recipes.
But before you start mixing, shaking and stirring, here's what you need to know about making booze work with your Budget:
Alcohol contains 'empty' calories
Alcoholic drinks are often high in calories (and Points®) but provide few essential nutrients, or none at all. That means you're spending Points which provide little or no benefit to your hunger or health.
Alcoholic beverages may be higher in Points than you think, too: a glass of prosecco is 4SP, a medium glass (175ml) of white wine is 5SP and a pint of lager is 5SP.
After a few drinks, food seems more attractive
It’s not just a theory – scientists found that drinking alcohol influences how the brain responds to food aromas, and that this can increase your food intake.
It’s an effect that may turn enjoying a drink into a double whammy because not only are you ‘spending’ Points on alcohol, you might also be using extra Points on food.
Lift your spirits
If you're drinking to help you relax, try finding other ways to unwind, like these 5 soothing self-care ideas and aim for some alcohol-free days.
Likewise, if you're eating as a response to stress, sadness or boredom, try this 4-step action plan. You can also reach out to expert WW Coaches 24/7 on the WW app if you need support or encouragement.