Alcoholic Drinks ;)

im anxious to hear the replys.. i would love to find some!

I personally stopped drinking full stop a few months ago as I was disgusted by how many calories I could consume on a night out....but I understand some may find this difficult....if u really feel like you need a drink I would opt for single shots of any spirits to be taken with diet coke or soda water so gin and tonic are fine at about 56cals per one shot.

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gin and tonic with a lime. . its about 134 calories.. its not too bad calorie-wise and actually has a pretty refreshing taste. its not super sweet or girly (like the drinks I usually like), but it is pretty good. MY boyfriend got me started on those.

I'm incorporating non alcoholic beers too. One of my becks blue is about 50cals a go. but it tastes quite similar to beer. I have them as "inbetween" drinks later on in the evening to save on getting silly. Im all growd up now have to be serious lol.

If you like beer, you could try Bud Select 55 (only 55 calories a beer). It's pretty good.

I'm incorporating non alcoholic beers too. One of my becks blue is about 50cals a go. but it tastes quite similar to beer. I have them as "inbetween" drinks later on in the evening to save on getting silly. Im all growd up now have to be serious lol.

Hahahahaha. =P

Knob Creek. Neat or OTR

mmmmmm alcohol

my plan is just to drink so much that I puke so they don't count.



KIDDING.

but seriously,... here's a couple I copied from Fitness Magazine's website..


Sangria Sparkler

Sharing a pitcher of sangria with friends is a great way to kick off summer. Sliced oranges are a traditional addition to this refreshing Spanish beverage. With their bright red flesh, blood oranges give extra impact.

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Makes: 12 servings

750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed ice and/or orange peel curls (optional)

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice and/or with orange peel curls, if desired.

Nutrition Information per serving: 100 calories, 0g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 0g fiber



Mojito Fresco
The popular Cuban cocktail's combination of sweetness, citrus, and refreshing mint is the best way to fend off the summer heat wave.

Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Makes: 8 servings

2 large limes, cut into pieces (reserve one piece)
2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups water
1/4 to 1/2 cup light rum
Sugar
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes
Quartered limes and/or mint leaves (optional)

1. In a blender combine lime pieces, 2 cups water, and 2/3 cup sugar. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until limes are chopped; do not puree. Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher. Mix in 2 cups additional water. Cover and chill for 1 to 12 hours.

2. Stir rum into lime mixture. Moisten the rims of 8 glasses with the reserved lime piece; dip rims in sugar. Divide mint among glasses. Use a wooden spoon to press mint into the bottom of each glass; press firmly to release flavor. Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour chilled lime mixture over ice and mint leaves. If desired, add extra quartered limes and/or mint leaves.

Nutrition Information per serving: 95 calories, 0g protein, 21g carbohydrate, 0g fat (0g saturated), 1g fiber



That Mojito is sounding pretty good right now...

I like vodka with diet tonic, with fresh limes and a splash of cranberry or Pom.