Any ideas on the best going out drink?

bethan666
bethan666 Posts: 9 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi Guys,

I am going out tonight for the first time since I started my diet and exercise (I really dont want to go as I like getting my early nights now but I have to try an be sociable again) and I was wondering if you have any ideas on what drink I should take when I am out. I am normally a vodka coke person but that will never pass my lips again in my life (far too many calories)...so any ideas please?
thanks :)
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  • Daysednconfused
    Daysednconfused Posts: 975 Member
    I drink vodka and diet 7-up/Sprite, with a splash of Oceanspray diet juice of some kind. Works for me.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    tequila. job done.
  • kclynn7
    kclynn7 Posts: 71
    I am a captain and diet coke / diet sprite kinda girl :)
  • loserbaby84
    loserbaby84 Posts: 241 Member
    vodka, soda and a splash of cranberry juice (or orange juice if you like that better).

    I've also been drinking white wine lately. I don't TOTALLY enjoy the taste so it slows me down ALOT plus I LOVE the social aspect of a glass of wine :)

    Good luck! x
  • leahturner123
    leahturner123 Posts: 21
    becks, or cools light, vodka and tonic with lime ??
  • Jamie_Lauren
    Jamie_Lauren Posts: 211 Member
    Vodka with fresh lime (not cordial) and soda water
  • Nini152
    Nini152 Posts: 3 Member
    vodka and diet coke here too, hope you have a great night out. Healthy snacks for when you come home too. A late night chinese is always so tempting! xx x
  • thatjulesgirl
    thatjulesgirl Posts: 200 Member
    Vodka with fresh lime (not cordial) and soda water

    THIS.
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    Shots!!!!!

    Get's the job done, and at minimal calories too!!
  • HurricaneElaine
    HurricaneElaine Posts: 984 Member
    Shots!!!!!

    Get's the job done, and at minimal calories too!!

    Yes! And if it's vodka, the flavored stuff is lower in alcohol, therefore lower in calories.
  • sandra152
    sandra152 Posts: 77
    Don't need drink to be sociable just drink soda and lime yummy
  • wendyboppa
    wendyboppa Posts: 1 Member
    White wine spritzer - white wine and soda - very low cal
  • dad106
    dad106 Posts: 4,868 Member
    How about you exercise first so you have a few extra calories for those drinks?

    That way the Vodka and Coke calorie count will already be covered, and you won't have to worry as much.
  • Marc713
    Marc713 Posts: 328 Member
    Yes! And if it's vodka, the flavored stuff is lower in alcohol, therefore lower in calories.

    This isn't true, most of the flavored vodka actually have MORE calories. Not many in most cases, anwhere from 5-25 calories per shot.

    As for what you mix it with, well tonic water has 10 calories per ounce whereas soda water has zero calories. I usually opt for just regular water and 2 lime wedges. If you need your drink to taste sweeter, the few extra calories per shot of the flavored vodka may be worth it if your other option is to add sugary juices or soda. I personally avoid soda be them regular or diet except maybe once or twice a month I have one and consider it an indulgent desert.

    But for me, I like a good quality vodka like Dripping Springs (made in Texas), made in a tall glass, with a single shot, with 2-3 lime wedges squeezed in for flavor. This both keeps me hydrated, lasts for a while since I can suck down vodka quickly (I blame my Irish heritage), and the water usually helps me not have a hangover. The other good thing about this is, you can switch up to drinking JUST water and most people won't know, just wonder off and get the drink from the bar when your friends aren't around. I've swapped up after a drink or two and no one was the wiser, and I still got up Saturday or Sunday morning and got my butt to the gym early!
  • Jamie_Lauren
    Jamie_Lauren Posts: 211 Member

    Yes! And if it's vodka, the flavored stuff is lower in alcohol, therefore lower in calories.

    :noway:
  • msbunnie68
    msbunnie68 Posts: 1,894 Member
    vokda and soda with fresh lime or lemon.
  • dutchman24
    dutchman24 Posts: 108 Member
    Well, without being sarcastic...the "best" drink is ...water. That being said, with your present status, enjoy whatever! Great job!
  • jesse1379
    jesse1379 Posts: 239 Member
    If your in the mood for something different try this.

    Its called a Rock Lobster

    1 ozRaspberry Liqueur

    1 ozCrown Royal

    1.5 ozCranberry Juice
  • DerbyZebra
    DerbyZebra Posts: 13
    Captain and diet
    Gin and Tonic
    Light beer that isn't terrible
  • Jamie_Lauren
    Jamie_Lauren Posts: 211 Member
    Light beer that isn't terrible

    Does this even exist? :ohwell:
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
    Something with soda, add some lime for flavour. I am a gin girl, so that works for me, still about 75 calories per drink though.

    If I have the calories to spare I'll get a vodka soda with splash of cranberry juice. :)
  • denezy
    denezy Posts: 573 Member
    Captain and diet
    Gin and Tonic
    Light beer that isn't terrible

    Tonic has just as many calories AND SUGAR as regular pop.
  • prinlea2000
    prinlea2000 Posts: 34 Member
    Vodka with fresh lime (not cordial) and soda water

    I'm also a fan of this. Sometimes a splash of cranberry.
  • FattieBabs
    FattieBabs Posts: 542 Member
    White wine and soda,then just soda! or Soda and lime.
  • asaw00
    asaw00 Posts: 1,904 Member
    Drink what you want, just have water between each cocktail. It will slow you down and you won't get hungover!
  • Siekobilly
    Siekobilly Posts: 401 Member
    Light beer that isn't terrible

    Does this even exist? :ohwell:
    No. No it does not.
  • TheSink
    TheSink Posts: 97 Member
    Dewars, water, ice, lime wedge.
  • GermanicKnight
    GermanicKnight Posts: 445
    Light beer that isn't terrible

    Does this even exist? :ohwell:

    No. It is a myth. Some say Sam Adams Light......but I don't touch beers with the word Light in them. Yellow fizzy water. YUCK.

    Drink a full flavored craft beer. Packed with vitamins and minerals, 2 pints won't send you over the edge.
  • Amberonamission
    Amberonamission Posts: 836 Member
    I drink an Ice Tea with lemon slices when I go out. It looks like a drink and usually people getting drunk don't notice or ask.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I'll do a cranberry and vodka, but that probably isn't less calories than a coke.

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