Why It Takes a Real Man to Handle a ‘Skinny Girl’

They’re sexy, they’re fierce, and they pack quite a punch…Can you handle them?

You read it here first: The “girlie drink” is officially dead. RIP.

Look at any spray-tanned straight guy walking down Wall Street wearing hot pink socks and you’ll quickly realize that gender is in the eye of the beholder.

The same holds true for drinks.

For years, the tartier, fruitier cocktails were synonymous with “Sex and the City-type” glamor gals. But with the lines between men and women now more blurred than ever (here’s to you, Caitlin J.), it’s about time men trade in their beer and bourbon for hipper options from all the colors of the rainbow. Which brings me to…

Attack of the Skinnygirls

Thanks to powerhouse entrepreneur—and VERY Real Housewife—Bethenny Frankel, her Skinnygirl® revolution is in full force, and you’ll definitely want to—ahem—sample what she has to offer. Frankel has managed to disrupt the industry with an uber-popular brand that puts a healthier spin on alcohol and boasts an ever-expanding portfolio of low-cal vodkas, wines and mixes.

But men need not fear Skinnygirl’s pretty packaging or cutesy names; the calories may be slashed, but NOT at the expense of everything that makes booze—and boozing—so wonderful. Ok, so they may not put hair on your chest, but if you haven’t already waxed it all off, it’s a moot point.

Here are the TOP FIVE REASONS why every man needs a ‘Skinny Girl’ in his life:

5. SKINNYGIRLS HAVE BALLS

Don’t be fooled into thinking Skinnygirls are nothing more than lightweight, watered-down wannabes. Their alcoholic content can hold their own among the regular vodka-sodas and gin-tonics of the world—evidenced by the out-of-nowhere intoxication they’ll hit you with when you least suspect it, or the very real hangover that is sure to follow if you underestimate their strength (a.k.a. downing a whole bottle without even realizing it).

4. SKINNYGIRLS = FOUR SEASONS OF FUN

You might think it’d be more fun to chill with these Skinnygirls on an outdoor patio by the ocean. But while that may be true of the Piña Colada or Cosmo, you just need to look to one of the great-tasting wines (or Spicy Lime Margarita for that extra kick!) to warm up your palette during the winter months.

3. SKINNYGIRLS ARE GREAT FOR YOUR WAISTLINE

Don’t worry, as long you as don’t work them too hard, Skinnygirls will do their best to help keep your belly in check. Something to think about the next time you get on a scale and see just how badly those lagers and ales have betrayed you.

2. SKINNYGIRLS ARE CHEAP…IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS

It doesn’t cost much to surround yourself with a bevy of Skinnygirls (Case in point: The Queen Bee of the pack, the Skinnygirl® Maragrita, hovers around the $15-17 range). Not too shabby, when you think of all those designer spirits that’ll charge you five-fold for a potable version of rubbing alcohol.

1. SKINNYGIRLS TASTE GOOD. PERIOD.

These Skinnygirls didn’t get to where they are by being bland and boring. They did it by titillating the taste buds, giving people exactly what they paid for, and making them come back for more.

They exude confidence, are secure in their skin, and are not afraid to push the envelope. And those are qualities that are definitely worth getting sh*t-faced for. Cheers!

I’m in love with a Skinnygirl!

Are you a Skinnygirl fan? Which one is your fave? Leave your comments below.