The Best Low-Calorie Drinks – Lowest Calorie Alcoholic Cocktails List

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Festive summer drinks can range widely in calories — anywhere between 60 for a shot of vodka to over 500 calories for a creamy or super-sugary cocktail. (Hello, piña coladas.) And if you’re debating between a mojito or margarita, knowing what’s really going in that cocktail shaker could help you avoid tons of added calories and hangover-inducing sugar.

In general, your best bet is to opt for wine, beer, or spirits with as few frills as possible. The calories from alcohol can depend on the pour, but usually a 1.5-ounce shot falls in the 60-100 calorie range. It’s the mixers that can really up the count. The premade daiquiri and margarita blends can contain 160 calories in a 2-ounce serving size, but most times we’re sipping these in a 12- or 16-ounce glasses — meaning you’re likely looking at at 320 calories, and that’s not including the actual booze. These mix-ins can also pack up to 70 grams sugar per serving. That’s more than double the American Heart Association’s recommendation for grams of added sugar for an entire day.

Pro Ordering Tips for Lower-Calorie Cocktails

Cheers to clears. Always opt for “clears” like wine, champagne, beer, or hard alcohol on the rocks or with soda whenever possible.

Make it top shelf: Choose a premium spirit and sip it slowly on the rocks. You’ll savor the flavor, but since it’s too powerful (and expensive) to chug, you’re more likely to nurse your drink over the course of a party rather than throwing back sugary cocktails.

Avoid juice, mixers, energy drinks, tonic, and sugary sodas. They can dehydrate you and potentially worsen a hangover. Try adding flavored seltzer instead.

Keep it fresh. Freshly squeezed citrus (like lime juice) is great, and cocktail-friendly fruits like pomegranate seeds get in more antioxidants and flavor, making it a win all around.

Ask the bartender if a fruit or spice flavor in your drink is fresh or from a syrup. You can always ask for “less” or “a drop of” instead of going all-in on a sugary syrup, or see if you can order that drink with an alternative, like herbs or fresh ginger.

DIY your favorites. Skip piña coladas and strawberry daiquiris when you’re out. (A vodka soda plus strawberries is a delicious summery alternative.) When you’re making your own at home, it’s easier to control the sugar content. Use fresh fruit, ice, spirits, and/or wine.

Stay hydrated. Definitely have one glass of water for every drink you have, but also make sure you’re hydrating the day of your event so that you’re not going in at a deficit. For a healthier, happier pregame: Get a minimum of 10 cups and add another two if you’re losing sweat to exercise.

Here are the best low-calorie drinks to order:



Source : Goodhousekeeping