Every now and then an evening out will creep up on me and the next morning I'll find myself in a funk. Or more likely, I'll be invited out for the evening and be so exhausted that all I want to do is curl up with a great book and a yummy meal. This drink that I'm about to share with you is the surefire antidote for either scenario!

I'm not a big believer in energy drinks, I really prefer a good glass of iced coffee or tea. However, sometimes a bit of an energy boost can really help the evening (or morning!) and turning it into a yummy cocktail is even more fun. When it comes to the energy drinks I really prefer the low carb version of the "Monster". It's got a great fruity taste and only ten calories per can! Red Bull is absolutely out for me, two many jitters. But the Lo Carb Monster doesn't do that, so I feel comfortable sharing my secret! If you don't like the mixed fruit flavor of the "Monster", try Sobe's "Adrenaline Rush".The yummy grapefruit flavor would mixed well with the vodka, only I'd add a bit of pink grapefruit juice and instead of fruit spears I'd use peeled grapefruit slices. I'd still use the hot sauce , it adds a delightful kick!

For this drink, the colder the better so be sure to have lots of cracked ice on hand. You will also need a tall glass, because this is a drink to be savored. Curl up in a chair before an evening out with this one and you will be ready to enjoy yourself in no time!

You will need:

1 chilled can of Lo Carb Monster (The Blue can!)
1 small jigger of chilled citron vodka
1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Several large spears of fresh papaya, mango and watermelon
1 or two liberal dashes of Chipotle flavored tabasco sauce

Take a large tall glass, fill it with cracked ice and then put the fruit spears in. Add the vodka and the fresh juices and fill to the top with the "monster". Be sure to use alot of fruit it just makes the drink even more restorative and pleasant! Add the hot sauce and stir gently. I use the Chipotle flavor because I love it's warm smoky taste, but any of the others will do. Sit back, relax and sip enjoyably!