Nearly everyone enjoys relaxing with the occasional cocktail -- but what most people don't know is that the average mixed drink can quickly destroy a well-intentioned diet, with over 300 calories per serving. For readers who want to cut calories without sacrificing the small indulgences they enjoy, SkinnyTinis shows how to create fabulous low-calorie cocktails with the same great flavor and alcohol content of their full-calorie counterparts. Using low-calorie substitutes for classic ingredients, Teresa Howes teaches readers how to create "skinny" versions of popular favorites such as the Classic Martini (142 calories versus the standard 350) and the Appletini (139 calories versus 343). All the recipes use low-sugar or sugar-free mixers, fresh fruit, and innovative garnishes, and substitution information is provided for those who prefer to avoid artificial sweeteners. And because the recipe book can't accompany its readers out into the real world, Howes also includes all the information readers need to order diet-friendly drinks while they're out at a bar or restaurant. Chock-full of tips, anecdotes, guilt-free recipes, and 39 bright, full-color photographs, SkinnyTinis is a must-have for anyone who wants to enjoy all the fun of social drinking -- for half the calories.