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Smirnoff Sorbet Light Miss Mango Teatime Recipe

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We’re raising a glass to back-to-school season with a brisk iced tea. Our friends at Smirnoff have taken this refreshing favorite and given it an adult twist with the Smirnoff Sorbet Miss Mango Teatime cocktail. The secret ingredient? Smirnoff Sorbet Light — a low-cal, high-spirited vodka inspired by the light and refreshing flavors of sorbet. Whether you’re poolside or a hosting a girls’ night in, this low-calorie mango tea is the perfect way to raise a glass to a summer well done!

Here’s what you need:

  • 1.5 oz Mango Passion Fruit Smirnoff Sorbet Light
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
  • 3 oz Unsweetened Iced Tea
  • 1 oz Coconut Water

Pour all ingredients except iced tea into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes. Top with iced tea and stir gently. Garnish with lime and enjoy!

Calories – 110; Carbohydrates – 10.2g; Protein – 0g; Fat – 0g per serving.

Click here for more of our featured Smirnoff Sorbet Light summer cocktail recipes.

Smirnoff Sorbet Light is a sponsor of the 2013 Summer Spaaah Series events. For details, visit summerspaseries.com. Visit smirnoff.com for more delicious recipes.

Smirnoff Sorbet Light Cucumber Spa-Tini Recipe

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The 2013 Summer Spaaah Series has started off with a bang and Smirnoff has been right by our side with refreshingly delicious Smirnoff Sorbet Light cocktails. Whether your flavor of choice is Lemon, Raspberry Pomegranate or Mango Passion Fruit, one thing’s for sure, each can be turned into the perfect summer sips. We’ve already shared a recipe featuring  Smirnoff  Sorbet Light Raspberry Pomegranate, now we’re putting Smirnoff  Sorbet Light Lemon in the spotlight, and to the test.

Introducing the Smirnoff Sorbet Cucumber Spa-Tini. This light cucumber martini will inspire cool and calming thoughts without the guilt of a high-calorie quencher.

Here’s what you need:

  • 1.5 oz Smirnoff Sorbet Light Lemon
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
  • 10 Slices of English Cucumber
  • 1.5 oz Club Soda

Combine all ingredients  in a mixing glass, add ice, shake and strain into a martini glass. Finish is all off with a cucumber garnish. Calories-144; Carbohydrates-18.8 G; Protein-0 G; Fat-0 G

Visit www.smirnoff.com for more delicious recipes.

Smirnoff Sorbet Light is a sponsor of the 2013 Summer Spaaah Series events. For more information about the events, visit summerspaseries.com.

3 Ways to Win 2013 Summer Spaaah Tickets

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Enter to qualify to win free tickets to a 2013 Summer Spaaah Series event.

Love blowouts and beauty? So do we! And we’ve made it worth your while to get out and about and treat yourself to a beauty time out. Thanks to some of our fabulous sponsors, we have come up with three chances for you to win tickets to a select Summer Spaaah Series event. What are you waiting for? Enter today and good luck!

1. Enter to win Agave Spa tickets at the Lather store in Scottsdale.

Drop by LATHER at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, treat yourself to a little natural beauty luxury and enter to win two tickets to the Summer Spaaah event at Agave, The Arizona Spa at The Westin Kierland Resort on July 12th. Entries must be submitted in person by close of business on June 30, 2013. [This contest has expired.]

2. Enter to win Joya Spa tickets at Drybar Valley locations.

Head to Drybar Scottsdale and Phoenix for a fabulous blowout at either location or a new Drybar product (free samples with purchase!) and enter to win two tickets to the Summer Spaaah event at Joya Spa at Montelucia Resort on July 26th. Entries must be submitted in person by close of business on July 15, 2013. [This contest has expired.]

3. Enter our online sweepstakes to win tickets to Talking Stick tickets.

Enter the Summer Spaaah Getaway contest courtesy of  Bolla Wines and Smirnoff Sorbet Light Vodkas for a chance to win two tickets to our Summer Spaaah event at The Spa at Talking Stick Resort on August 9th,  a one-night stay at Talking Stick Resort on August 9th and a $75 Credit toward a resort dinner for two. Enter Here! Entries must be submitted online (one entry per email address) by midnight August 1, 2013. [This contest has expired.]

For more information about the Summer Spaaah events or to purchase tickets, visit summerspaseries.com.

HINT Water: Natural, No-Cal Hydration

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We all know how important it is to get our eight glasses of water a day, but how many of us really fulfill our quota? It’s nothing against water, but sometimes a little flavor is necessary. Instead of reaching for the sugary soda or caffeinated iced tea there is a delicious solution, HINT.

HINT is pure water accented with natural flavor so it’s the ideal way to get all of the benefits from proper hydration (energy, radiant complexion and bright, clear eyes to name a few). And with no sugar and no artificial sweeteners, HINT is a great alternative to those drinks that derail our eight-glass challenge.

HINT offers two products: HINT Water and HINT Fizz. HINT Water is pure, healthy water lightly infused with natural flavors. The best part? There are nine delicious flavors to choose from: Cucumber, Strawberry-Kiwi, Rasberry-Lime, Blackberry, Honeydew-Hibiscus, Mango-Grapefruit, Pomegranate-Tangerine, Lime, Watermelon and Pear.

Looking for a little carbonated kick? Sip on HINT Fizz. The same great benefits of HINT Water, but with bubbles, Fizz comes in Strawberry-Kiwi, Blackberry, Watermelon and Peach.

HINT is available in 16-ounce bottle with prices ranging from $15.38 to $21.60 for a 12 pack. You can pick up your favorite (or favorites!) at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Fry’s or BevMo. For a full list of retailers, visit the store locator at drinkhint.com.

As a sponsor of the 2013 Summer Spaaah Series, HINT is providing delicious samples for your enjoyment at each of our events. So, be sure to stop by their table to say hello! For more information or to purchase tickets to one of Summer Spaaah Series events, visit summerspaseries.com.

Summer Wine Pairing: Bolla Soave + Citrus Scallops

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It’s always a party when you’re sipping a delightfully spirited beverage. This summer, we’re tempting your palates and senses with a selection of refreshing BOLLA Wines. A Summer Spaaah Series 2013 sponsor, BOLLA offers a sensational line-up of white and sparkling wines that pair with lighter summer fare including Prosecco, Chardonnay, Pino Grigio and our pick for Memorial Day weekend, Soave.

Soave means “soft” in Italian, and the soft floral bouquet and clean pear and lemon flavors make BOLLA Soave the ideal selection to kick off the summer. The delicate almond aftertaste pairs perfectly with lighter dishes such as grilled seafood, chicken, fish-based pastas and entrée salads.

Here’s a light summer meal to pair with a perfectly chilled bottle of BOLLA Soave.

Citrus Scallops

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb. sea scallops
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp. orange rind, grated
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • Soba noodles (optional)

Preparation:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well to coat. Chill for 5 minutes. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallop mixture; sauté 4 minutes, or until scallops are done. Top with parsley. You can serve these scallops over soba noodles. Serves 4. Recipe reprinted with permission from Cooking Light magazine.

For more wine pairing recipes, visit bolla.com. To find a BOLLA Wine retailer near you, click here.

Celebrate the Sweet Life with $15 OFF Our Dolce Event!

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Get $15 off the Dolce Salon & Spa Arrowhead event with this exclusive discount code!

Join us June 28th for our Summer Spaaah Series event at Dolce Salon & Spa Arrowhead and enjoy an evening of high-styling glamour and fun — all in support of an empowering local charity!

The fourth event in the summer-long series, this catered affair will take place throughout the three spacious levels of Dolce Salon & Spa’s showcase Arrowhead retreat in Peoria. The theme for the evening is Dolce Damask Dolls, and guests will be encouraged to play along and get “dolled up” with black, white and pink attire and accessories.

Your ticket includes a fabulous VIP event with cocktails, wine, food from top restaurants, decadent desserts, live music, a keepsake tote filled with products for mind and body, exclusive discounts, beauty demos, mini salon and spa services galore and a raffle with 100% of the proceeds going to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. You will also receive a Spaaah certificate valid toward a luxury spa treatment on a day of your choice within 30 days after the event!

Use Coupon Code “DolceDolls” at checkout for $15 off your ticket!*

GET TICKETS!

*The $15 off will be taken off your total purchase. To purchase multiple tickets using the discount code, place separate orders. If you have already purchased a ticket at full price, you will receive $15 worth of raffle tickets.

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