Rum for brunch: Lauren Conrad’s low-cal, summer cocktails

SheKnows got the chance to sit down with Lauren Conrad at The Beverly Hills Hotel for an intimate brunch and cocktails to discuss all things summer — and, more importantly, her favorite, low-calorie rum cocktails.

When asked if she knew what her go-to cocktail of the summer would be, she pointed down and said, “It’s this cocktail I am drinking: a mojito with Malibu Island Spiced Rum. It’s more tropical because it’s got the coconut, vanilla and cinnamon.”

Because L.C., like most ladies, enjoys a cocktail or two, she thinks it’s essential to do it the low-cal way: “I like mixing my drinks with club soda or coconut water… it’s low-cal and hydrates, so you don’t get wrinkles or hangovers.”

So why not try them out? Here are four recipes from L.C., just for you:

Ingredients:

• 1 part Malibu Island Spiced Rum
• 3 parts pineapple juice
• Lime wedge

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients over ice in a rocks glass.
2. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Ingredients:

• 1 part Malibu Island Spiced Rum
• 3 parts fresh cider
• Cinnamon powder
• Cinnamon stick (optional)

Directions:

1. Wet the rim of a chilled martini glass and dip in cinnamon powder.
2. Mix ingredients in shaker over ice.
3. Strain into a martini glass.
4. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick if desired.

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Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 parts Malibu Island Spiced Rum
• 2 packets Truvia
• 3 lime wedges
• 3 mint sprigs
• 3 parts soda water

Directions:

1. Muddle lime, mint and Truvia in the bottom of a Collins glass.
2. Add Malibu Island Spiced.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 parts Malibu Island Spiced Rum
• 4 parts coconut water

Directions:

1. Build ingredients over ice in a rocks glass.
2. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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