Low Calorie Cocktail Ideas
Every year when summer rolls around, bartenders get asked by customers about which cocktails and mixed drinks are the lowest in calorie. Everybody wants a beach body in time for summer. (Hint: If you’re starting now, you’re too late!) In my opinion, if you are out drinking, losing weight is not really your priority. But, then I started thinking about the amount of calories that are in certain drinks and by making a few switches it really is possible to cut out quite a few calories. Here are some cocktail substitution ideas that will get your body ready for a bikini this year.
COCKTAIL CALORIE WAR #1:
Mojito (160 calories, 15 g sugars)
vs.
LONG ISLAND ICED TEA (700 calories, 40 g sugars)
Skip the LIT and go for a Mojito and you’ll be saving 520 calories. That’s pretty substantial.
COCKTAIL CALORIE WAR #2:
COSMOPOLITAN (150 calories, 12 g sugars)
VS.
MARGARITA (500 calories, 32 g sugars)
That’s a substantial difference - 350 fewer calories. Sure the drinks aren’t exactly the same, but the typical Margarita is loaded with calories and sugar due to the sweet & sour mix.
COCKTAIL CALORIE WAR #3:
Bloody Mary (150 calories, 10 g sugars)
vs.
Pina Colada (625 calories, 75 g sugars)
This one is pretty much common sense. Avoid the sugary syrupy sweetness of the Pina Colada and you’ll save 475 calories.
With a little restraint and clear thinking, it’s possible to really reduce the amount of calories the next time you hit your favorite bar.
Source: Men’s Health
Photo by Frederic della Faille.
4 Responses to “Low Calorie Cocktail Ideas”
June 13th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Honestly speaking, I never think about calorie in cocktails. I drink them not so much. But when I taste them, I’ll have fun and enjoy the moment, and won’t think about so much.
June 15th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
The girl clearly has no need to worry about the calories in her drink. Looks like she could use a hug to warm her up, though.
June 16th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Great idea to post that hard to find calorie counts. To get around this, I just drink once or twice every couple of weeks and only one or two drinks a time. I stay in good shape and keep my sanity. hehe
Kim
August 8th, 2008 at 6:53 am
very good recipes, thanks
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