Of course, the best thing is not to drink alcoholic beverages at all, but especially at the beginning of the year, a collection of the lowest-calorie versions can still be useful. If you try to pay more attention to the energy content of your meals, you should remember the following alcoholic drinks, because they are the least fattening
How terrible is the feeling when you do well all day, and finally the evening party spoils the diet you heroically endured for hours! That's why it's worth knowing how many calories are in which type of alcohol, so you can already include the evening glass of wine in your daily routine in the morning.
In general, is wine a good decision for dieters? Or is there a more intelligently chosen alcoholic drink for the duration of the diet? We are already listing the best choices!
Many alcoholic beverages are loaded with calories and added sugar, and unfortunately, both can contribute to weight gain and other he alth problems in the long run. It's a fact that the best way to lose weight is to completely banish booze from your weekdays (and weekends). If you don't, the good news is that you can choose from a variety of low-calorie options without jeopardizing your weight loss.
Here are the 9 lowest-calorie alcoholic drinks!
1. Vodka soda
This classic contains just 133 calories in a 225ml serving, making it one of the lowest calorie blended drinks you can order. You can also add a little extra flavor by garnishing with cucumber or mint.
Alternatively, you can try replacing the soda with another type of sparkling water to make it a little more exciting.
2. White wine
Since each 5-ounce (150 ml) serving contains only about 123 calories, white wine can be a great choice if you want to reduce your calorie intake.
3. Hard seltzer
The latest trend in alcoholic drinks comes straight from overseas, hard seltzer – a clear carbonated alcoholic drink, typically with a slightly fruity flavor, where the desired alcohol and carbon dioxide levels are achieved through fermentation.
Seltzer can be a refreshing, low-calorie alternative to cocktails, beers and mixed drinks. Although the exact calorie count varies by brand and drink flavor, a 12-ounce (355 ml) serving of mango drink contains just 99 calories.
4. Tequila with lime
Lime tequila is not only one of the easiest drinks to make, but also very low in calories.
One serving (42 ml) of tequila with a lime wedge contains only 99 calories.
5. Light beer
Compared to traditional beer, light beer often has a lower alcohol content. This can be a good choice if you like the taste of beer but are on a diet. While the exact calorie count can vary by brand, a 12-ounce (360 ml) can of light beer typically contains about 104 calories.
6. Gin and Diet Tonic
Gin and tonic is a long-time popular drink traditionally made by pouring a gin and tonic mixture over a tall glass of ice. However, you can easily reduce the calorie content of this classic cocktail by replacing the traditional tonic with a sugar- and calorie-free version.
A gin and diet tonic with 2 ounces (56 ml) of gin and 4 ounces (118 ml) of diet tonic water has a total of 128 calories. You can reduce the calories even more by changing the proportions of the drink to include more ice and diet tonic with less gin.
7. dry martini
The classic martini consists of gin and vermouth and is usually served with olives or lemon wedges.
To reduce the number of calories, order a dry martini instead, which contains more gin and less vermouth. A dry martini made with 2.5 ounces (70 ml) of gin and 15 ml of vermouth has 185 calories.
8. Paloma
The beautifully named paloma is a refreshing drink made with tequila, lime juice and grapefruit juice or soda served over ice. Although most recipes call for a little sugar, you can reduce the calorie count by omitting sugar or using a calorie-free sweetener instead.
To make a low-calorie paloma with only 169 calories, mix 42 ml of tequila with 186 ml of grapefruit juice, ice and a squeeze of lime juice. Optionally, you can also add a drop of grapefruit-flavored carbonated water.
9. Rum and Diet Coke
The cocktail known as Cuba Libre is a drink that is usually made by combining white rum and traditional cola. Switching from regular cola to diet cola is a simple solution that anyone can use to cut calories.
A 7.5 oz (225 ml) serving of Rum & Diet Coke contains 135 calories, about 33% less than a regular Rum & Coke, making it a great alternative.
