low calorie alcoholic drinks to order downtown?

Megclark37

I'm a college student who recently turned 21. I also live in Wisconsin.. we drink a lot. I've been going downtown about 3 days a week but I'm cutting it down to once a week or once every other. Does anybody know of any low calorie alcoholic drinks I could order next time I go? I usually go on wristband nights so it's all you can drink rail and it's hard not to order about 4 to 5 which adds up quick.. eek!

kasebrad

I usually get vodka soda. It's just vodka, which is low in calories in comparison to other varieties of alcohol (I believe about 60 cal/oz or 90/1.5 oz shot.), and carbonated water. It's usually accompanied by a lime, and if you prefer some more flavor, order a flavored vodka. it's great because the only calories you're getting is from the alcohol, and you're staying hydrated by drinking water in the process. Just be careful - tonic water is not the same as soda water (tons of sugar and calories). Make it clear that you don't want tonic.

You can substitute other stuff like gin if you'd prefer. Also, you can always just get some kind of diet soda (like diet coke) + alcohol of choice.

nichole2003

I grew up in Wisconsin and agree that we like to drink! :-) Diet soda and vodka or any clear alcohol is the way to go!

jennilovesryan

agreed. vodka and diet seems to be the way to go! just watch the sodium!

meg0013

diet coke and rum. rum & malibu are about 50-60 cal/ounce.

SmashliT

I usually get vodka soda. It's just vodka, which is low in calories in comparison to other varieties of alcohol (I believe about 60 cal/oz or 90/1.5 oz shot.), and carbonated water. It's usually accompanied by a lime, and if you prefer some more flavor, order a flavored vodka. it's great because the only calories you're getting is from the alcohol, and you're staying hydrated by drinking water in the process. Just be careful - tonic water is not the same as soda water (tons of sugar and calories). Make it clear that you don't want tonic.

You can substitute other stuff like gin if you'd prefer. Also, you can always just get some kind of diet soda (like diet coke) + alcohol of choice.

Same here. I love orange or raspberry vodkas with seltzer/ soda. I grew up in WI too! No one can do a brandy old fashioned like the 'Sconnies can!

merlinralph

Ive always gone to a clear rum and water/orange juice mix. hydration plus no blood sugar crashes

sexygenius

diet coke and rum.. because It tastes good..

rdzilla

Downtown: Jack and diet coke
Midtown: Seagrams and diet seven up
Uptown: Martini; extra dirty.

glennstoudt

There is no such thing as low calorie alcoholic drinks. That being said my suggestion is to develop a taste for wine. You have 125 calories per glass, you have your choice of red or white, dry or sweet, all pretty much the same calories. And, you can have one to three drinks depending on your interest and tolerance and that is pretty good on a calorie and cost basis. Drinking wine is a far better idea than liquor and beer. These are just my thoughts having been through all these things over the years. Wine you can sip. No one will ask you to chug it. There are many benefits including resveratrol.

Good luck and have fun.

Glenn

elg1982

This is how I stretch out a night of "drinking"

1st drink - Seltzer
2nd - Beer
3rd - Diet Cola
4th - Seltzer
5th - Beer

Then seltzer for the rest of the night.

LisaRN9

here's my skinny fave...bring a packet of flavored water enhancer to the club. (sold to add to bottled water) It is sugar free and comes in a variety of tasty flavors. Then I order a shot of vodka and seltzer water on the rocks. Add the flavor packet and stir. The cranberry tastes like a cosmo.

Megclark37

ahh, what a great idea!! I'll have to try that!! thank you

melrose09

here's my skinny fave...bring a packet of flavored water enhancer to the club. (sold to add to bottled water) It is sugar free and comes in a variety of tasty flavors. Then I order a shot of vodka and seltzer water on the rocks. Add the flavor packet and stir. The cranberry tastes like a cosmo.

You are brilliant!

jfluchere

Vodka soda and lime