Skinny Christmas Cranberry Mojito

This blog post is sponsored by Infinity Jars. All opinions are my own. 

I don't know about you, but I like a little Christmas cheer. With a few days of time off right around the holidays, it's the perfect time to kick back, relax, and celebrate with family and friends. I also like to save calories when and where I can, especially with a tray of lady fingers and other goodies covering my kitchen table. 

I'm trying to be better about stocking my bar and refrigerator with all the goodies that really make crafted cocktails pop. I love anything with mint, but absolutely despise how quickly they can deteriorate even in the coolest spots in the fridge. That's where Infinity Jars comes in. Infinity Jars are black, ultra-violet filtering jars of a variety of shapes and sizes that naturally preserve and rejuvenate freshness of any kitchen staple: herbs, teas, flour, just to name a few!

The secret to the jars' impressive preservation capability is found in the deep violet glass. This type of pigmented glass blocks out harmful visible light rays which quickly degrade organic matter, while still permitting two beneficial light rays proven to preserve and extend the shelf life of these temporary and temperamental ingredients.  

Infinity Jars graciously sent me a 250 ml apothecary jar {perfect for storing my mint leaves!}, a liter square oil bottle with spout, and a 5 ml screw top jar. I can't wait to use the mini jar as a travel container for some of my skincare. For my Christmas cranberry mojito, I used the apothecary jar and the oil bottle. 

To make these mojitos "skinny," I simmered water and stevia extract together to create the simple syrup instead of using granulated sugar! I would recommend ten packets of stevia per cup of water, which is the perfect amount for two cocktails for the hubs and me. Simmer together the stevia extract, water, and two handfuls of cranberries for about ten minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst. 

While the simple syrup is sweetening, muddle roughly 15 mint leaves and the juice of half of a lime. After muddling, toss the lime and some ice cubes into the glass. Once the simple syrup has become a bright pink color, strain the cranberries from the syrup. I then poured the syrup into the liter oil bottle. This Infinity Jars pour spout has a tiny strainer at the tip, which helps keep the syrup even more fine as I pour about two ounces into the glass. 

Top with equal parts white rum and club soda, stir, and serve with a beautiful garnish of fresh cranberries, a slice of lime, and a fun holiday mixer and straw! 

Skinny Christmas Cranberry Mojito {makes two cocktails} 

2 limes

Mint leaves

Fresh Cranberries

10 packets of stevia extract

1 cup water

White Rum

Club Soda 

Simmer 1 cup water, 10 packets of stevia extract, and two handfuls of fresh cranberries for ten minutes. Strain cranberries and set aside. Pour simple syrup into oil bottle for ease of pouring. While simple syrup is simmering, muddle 15 mint leaves per glass with the juice of half a lime. Once muddled, put ice cubes and lime in class. Pour two ounces of simple syrup into glass once cooled to room temperature. Top with equal parts white rum and club soda; stir, and serve with a lime and fresh cranberry garnish. 

Thank you, Infinity Jars, for sponsoring today's post full of Christmas cheer!

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Trimming the Tree with Walker Boutique

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Everyone knows that my absolute favorite place to shop in Statesboro, and maybe in the whole world, is Walker Boutique. They have the absolute best selection of clothing, jewelry, and home goods, that are totally unique. It's one of my favorite places to shop for game day clothes, wedding gifts, birthday surprises, and anything monogrammed, too.

So of course I was thrilled when Walker Boutique approached me about collaborating on a post for the blog! I knew they would be getting some great holiday gear, and was so excited to showcase a piece for them. When I spotted this beautiful Buddy Love tunic, that comes in white or black with the gold polka dots, I knew it would be the perfect top for any Christmastime celebration!

I recently went way out of my comfort zone and ordered these faux leather leggings. I wasn't sure how I would feel about them, but they turned out to be an awesome investment! They're super long, {and make a weird noise when you walk...that's something other "fashion bloggers" won't tell you!} but I was able to just tuck them under to work with my flats. I like the ability to control the length depending on the shoes! 

This shimmer top paired perfectly with my favorite Lisi Lerch gold tassel earrings, which would be a great Christmas gift for the fashionista in your life! The length of the top works great for any kind of leggings, and is loose and flowing, and would be a great top to wear to any party.

Walker Boutique is a one-stop shop to fulfill all the items on your Christmas list! Give them a call today to order my Buddy Love gold polka dot shimmer top, or stop by their website to find the perfect something for everyone on your list. And of course, thank you to Walker for sponsoring today's post!

Outfit details: Buddy Love gold polka dot shimmer top | Faux Leather Leggings | Studded Flats | Lisi Lerch Tassel Earrings | Kate Spade Bow Bracelet 

Unique Statesboro Wedding Venue

If you're planning a wedding in southeast Georgia, you'll probably run into a couple of extremes. Barn/farm weddings are extremely popular 'in these parts', affordable, and easily located. More traditional, although unique, wedding venues are much more difficult to find unless you're looking at big cities like Augusta or Savannah...which usually come with a big price tag, too.

But nestled in downtown Statesboro is a hidden gem: The Hall on Vine. The Hall is an extension of the successful downtown eatery 40 East Grill which is conveniently located at 40 East Main Street, a few doors down from City Hall. Once an older warehouse type of building, owner Brian Carter and General Manager Stephen Maenpaa have transformed the space into a variety of unique rooms perfectly suited for weddings and receptions, as well as baby and bridal showers, engagement parties, and even corporate meals.

The convenience of having a restaurant run facility includes having a delicious meal for your wedding guests, as well as highly trained servers and bartenders to help your event run smoothly. The venue, coming in with a rental fee of just $1,500 for the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, and can flip the space from ceremony to reception in just 18 minutes! Wow! The $1,500 fee includes set up of tables, chairs, linens, flatware, and china, as well as The Hall's own candle and mason jar themed centerpieces.

The Hall on Vine can comfortably accommodate 180 guests seated for a plated dinner with a dance floor, and up to 350 for a cocktail party. The uniqueness of the space features brick exposed walls, multiple chandeliers, a variety of space options such as a separate cocktail area or buffet line, and a beautiful bridal suite which includes complimentary chocolates and champagne on the big day. The Hall also has a list of preferred vendors to share with brides who book to make the day run as smoothly as possible.

If interested in learning more about The Hall on Vine, book a Champagne Toast and Tour by contacting Event Coordinator Shelby Pope. She can answer all of your event questions, and make your vision truly come to life! You can find them on Facebook, or by calling them at (912) 764-4040. Interested in collaborating with me on a future Wedding Wednesday post? Reach out to me via the Connect tab at the top of the page!

Warby Parker Spring Collection

Do you know about Warby Parker? The eyewear company that allows you to try on frames in the comfort of your home and also has a 'Buy a Pair, Give a Pair' approach to their business?

Today I am partnering with Warby Parker to share the launch of their spring collection, inspired by the bold colors and excitement of the circus.

I've admired their clean, classic designs for a long time {see Game Day Get Ups, here}, and will now be a devoted forever fan with the inclusion of a design named Piper! It almost feels like this look was made just for me. I typically choose tortoise shell sunglasses because the mix of colors not only provides texture and depth while wearing, but also coordinates with a wide variety of outfits.

The Piper frame features updated color combinations, as well as crystal embeds along the bottom rim for an added touch of flair. That peony pair...of course I like anything that sports a little pink!

Of course, sunnies aren't their only staple. For me, eye glasses is where the 'try on at home' feature becomes so important. Just last year, I was sitting at the eye doctor, trying on dozens of frames, looking into tiny, horrible mirrors. But never again! Warby Parker lets you try out up to five frames in the comfort of your home...using your mirrors, under your lighting, and near your closet to see if the style is something that works for you. 

I think this clear design is very unique! I never would have thought to try clear frames, but it intrigues me. I tend to gravitate towards darker glasses of any type, but the brightness in this spring collection is definitely inspiring. 

Playful polka dots complement all of these fun spring styles. This white cashmere pom pom sweater is beautiful, even if the price tag is not! Check out all of the Warby Parker spring collection here, and use the hashtag #WarbyHomeTryOn on Instagram or Twitter to easily find photos and comment on the styles you think suit you the best! 

Want to collaborate with me on a future post? Check out the Connect page to find out how!