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Dieting and drinking definitely do not go hand in hand. An alcoholic drink can add a few pounds easily to your body. And you certainly do not want to gain weight after all that rigorous dieting just because you decided to have one drink at a party. Alcohol is not the healthiest of drink choices. It contains 7 calories per gram making it the most calorie rich food group behind dietary fats (which contain 9 calories per gram). It also contains no vitamins or minerals, hence the reason the calories in alcohol are often referred to as empty calories. However the reality is that most people (even those who lead a relatively healthy lifestyle) enjoy alcohol to some degree. Alcohol consumption is increasingly becoming one of the common causes of weight addition. In fact, beer is one of the alcoholic beverages that are recommended to skinny people to put on weight, though in moderate amount. Now, the question is how to enjoy a party, without worrying too much about the weight gain. Simple, go for low calories alcoholic drinks. Neither do they take away the fun, nor do they add so much to the waistline. In case you are a bit clueless about low calories alcoholic beverages, check out the list given below. 1) LOW CALORIE BEER: Beers with less alcohol generally turns out to be less fattening than the alternative with more alcohol. On average most beers will fall below 150 calories per bottle. The best examples are 12 oz (330 ml) of Kingfisher Light Lager provides 99 calories whereas Kingfisher premium Lager provides 140 calories, Pabst Extra Light Low Alcohol is only 67 per 12 oz serving which is stunning, and Molson Light which is up to 82 for the same quantity. One of the few other beers coming in under 100 is Anheuser Busch Natural Light, at 95 calories per 12 oz. 2) CHAMPAGNE: Champagne is a popular celebratory drink and is also a very low calorie option with a small glass containing 100 calories and a large glass containing 201 calories. 3) WINE: Most types of wine are low in calories with a small glass of red, rose and white all containing less than 100 calories. Of the three, dry white wine contains the least calories with a small glass coming in at just 83 calories. 4) VODKA: Vodka is made from water and ethyl alcohol and it is a very popular party drink. Flavors are also added to this distilled drink, which contains fewer calories than the other loaded drinks, owing to its lesser alcohol value. 1 small shot (30 ml) of vodka provides 60 calories. Although, drinking neat vodka is the traditional way of consuming it, it is also used to make a variety of cocktails.
5) RUM: Light rums are used in cocktails, which are also low on calories. Low calorie rums are also available under the Bacardi brand. 1 oz of rum will have 65 calories. With low sugar content, ruminspired cocktails can be consumed without the fear of putting on those extra pounds. 6) WHISKY SOUR: Whiskey sour is a popular drink made by mixing Bourbon whiskey, lemon juice and sugar. It contains lesser calories than the other whiskeys, depending on the sugar content. 1 shot of whisky provides 50 calories. This is precisely the reason why it is so popular in cocktails. 7) JACK DANIELS: Straight spirits contain the lowest calories per unit of alcohol because all their calories come from alcohol. If you normally drink your Jack Daniels with Coke try it straight, on the rocks or with some water. Cutting out the Coke removes 111 calories from the drink and brings the calorie count for a single Jack Daniels down to just 55. 8) LOW CALORIE COCKTAILS: You can try: Bloody Mary: The classic Bloody Mary is only 150 calories and 10 grams of sugar, making this popular classic one of the most popular choices among low calorie mixed drinks. A classic Bloody Mary only remains a good choice, though, if the alcohol content is normal and not inflated or "strong".
Cosmopolitan: The Cosmopolitan is an excellent low calorie alcoholic drink that can be made easily. A Cosmopolitan is four parts vodka, two parts triple sec, two parts cranberry juice (use crystal lite or another 0 calorie substitute if possible), and one part lime juice for a tasty low calorie treat.
Vodka Cranberry or Cape Codder: This classic drink barely contains about 65 calories. Apart from the fact that cranberry juice can help flush out alcohol from the body, squeezing some lime wedge in your drink and around the rim of your glass can add more flavor to the drink.
Watermelon Martini: This fruity pink syrup contains a mere 125 calories, say experts. In order to cut down on calories, request for a drink that is made from agave nectar than simple syrup which adds fewer calories to your drink and at the same time sweetens your drink appropriately.
Mojito: A properly made Mojito has only 160 calories and 15 grams of sugar, and it is a tasty treat. To make a Mojito you need 3 fresh mint sprigs, two teaspoons of sugar, three tablespoons of fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz of light rum, and club soda. In a tall thin glass crush the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice first, stir thoroughly. Top it with ice and then add the rum and top it off with cold club soda, then add a lime slice and the remaining mint and you're done.