Alcohol...whats the best to drink?

Next weekend my work is having a holiday party.
I want to socialize and have a few drinks...whats the best to drink?
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  • ClareRae
    ClareRae Posts: 153 Member
    ALL OF IT!!! Mwa hahahaha!!!
  • Avoid beer and sweet mixers - if you like vodka and coke, have it with diet coke, slimline tonic etc. Wine isn't massively bad. Do some exercise in the day to increase your calorie allowance and drink loads of water. Have fun!
  • msbunnie68
    msbunnie68 Posts: 1,894 Member
    The best alcohol to drink is the one you like the best.

    You know the special occasion rule? If you are going to go over then have something worth going over for.
  • Talus731
    Talus731 Posts: 56 Member
    Vodka and soda, with a twist of line or lemon
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    drink whiskey
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    I don't feel too guilty about vodka & cranberry juice, and I like it (had one New Year's Eve and estimated 170 calories). But, you want to get what you like if you are planning to cut loose a little!

    You might want to look up calorie content for various drinks. I mean, you can't control the exact contents of your cocktail, but you can go in with an idea and a plan. I am sure it is easy to find for wines and common beers as well as hard liquor.
  • GoddessG
    GoddessG Posts: 171 Member
    Non-sugary ones. DRY wine is OK in moderation - 1 or 2 3 oz glasses. I prefer bourbon "up". (no ice). But I stay under 10 carbs a day, so I avoid the wine because bourbon has no carbs - even though it does effect glycogen/insulin levels.

    BUT REMEMBER: One full glass of water or cup of coffee and some water in between every drink.
  • RunDoozer
    RunDoozer Posts: 1,699 Member
    Chalk it up to a cheat day and have some fun... within reason drink what you like
  • eldarkangel
    eldarkangel Posts: 25 Member
    diet coke and a mixer
  • Bex2Bslim
    Bex2Bslim Posts: 1,092
    Clear spirits with soda, diet coke or slimline tonic. Have fun :drinker:
  • HotMummyMission
    HotMummyMission Posts: 1,723 Member
    Avoid beer and sweet mixers - if you like vodka and coke, have it with diet coke, slimline tonic etc. Wine isn't massively bad. Do some exercise in the day to increase your calorie allowance and drink loads of water. Have fun!
  • Bex2Bslim
    Bex2Bslim Posts: 1,092
    diet coke and a mixer

    Diet coke IS the mixer lol :laugh:
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    Anything you want, just be aware of the calories. Oh and thanks now I want a beer but I'm at work.:sad:
  • mum212
    mum212 Posts: 173 Member
    never drink anything that say diet its full of artificial sweeteners and its really bad for you anthing made with sweeteners actually causes you to put weight on and store more fat, it sends insulin through you body that then turns to fat you may aswell just have normal coke and enjoy it, if you are the vodka type of drinker then mix it with juice orange, cranberry, pinapple, apple etc they are all good for you x
  • Cabernet Sauvignon. I usually have three glasses and it comes in under 300 calories.
  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    never drink anything that say diet its full of artificial sweeteners and its really bad for you anthing made with sweeteners actually causes you to put weight on and store more fat, it sends insulin through you body that then turns to fat you may aswell just have normal coke and enjoy it

    I think most of these studies have been largely discredited.
  • Jblang15
    Jblang15 Posts: 2 Member
    You also have Canadian beer which has only 67 cal and very good. Nice blond!
  • speedw1875
    speedw1875 Posts: 12 Member
    On a Party night its good to go with an Egg for breakfast, an apple for lunch save up those calories

    For drink I Like Bacardi Light And Diet -Under 70 Cals......... Miller 64 w/Lime (labatt makes a 52 calories beer, it's hard to find at bars)...... Watch those Micro Brews, Fried appetizers. and leftovers in the fridge when you get home. Those can kick your butt when your not suspecting. If you thought the walk of shame was embarrassing in college, try typing all that crap into your MFP diary the next morning.

    Party on!
  • Empots88
    Empots88 Posts: 38 Member
    Vodka and a diet mixer is the lowest cal alcoholic drink. Avoid wine, beer and alcopops.
  • dianeellen2
    dianeellen2 Posts: 259 Member
    Save as many calories from the day as possible, do more exercise than normal, have vodka (or any white spirit) and diet mixer or wine mixed with diet lemondae (makes a nice long drink and you can get away with having very little wine in the mix and still taste) and enjoy yourself - remember dieting is a marathon not a sprint. You need a diet you can live with not one you will resent!
  • beckarini
    beckarini Posts: 78 Member
    Gin and slimline tonic! Nom nom nom.
  • matt_spencer
    matt_spencer Posts: 1 Member
    Neat spirits or spirits with a diet mixer are least calorific, wine next best, beer considerably worse and vodka redbulls worse than that. Baileys and the other cream based liqueors the worst.

    But as a one off rather than a regular event the difference is marginal - drink what you enjoy and have a good time rather than drink something you don't like that's got marginally less, but still loads of calories.

    Be aware that if you're eating less than you used to the booze will hit you harder than it did previously.

    The worst thing is that a few drinks will erode your will power and tempt you towards pigging out, which is much worse than the calories in the drink themselves. Stay away from the peanuts and crisps, avoidf the kebab shop or chippie on the way home and resist the temptation for a fry up to cure the hangover the morning after !
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I like MacAllan 18. Well worth the $150 for me
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,266 Member
    Single malt scotch or red wine, what else.:huh:
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Single malt scotch or red wine, what else.:huh:

    minus the red wine, that is a good list :D
  • TheKeithEllis
    TheKeithEllis Posts: 155 Member
    I'm on the Jack Daniels diet, I find it hard to concentrate on things towards the end of the day though. ;)
  • Clear spirit with diet mixer or red wine!:wink:
  • anzi888
    anzi888 Posts: 102 Member
    Vodka + water (or diet 7up/sprite) with MIO.
  • sunsnstatheart
    sunsnstatheart Posts: 2,544 Member
    Either treat it as a cheat day or fit it in your calorie requirements. If you are drinking moderately (it is work) then a great way is to alternate water in between drinks. It also helps avoid the hangover the next day as you stay hydrated. And if you find yourself needing to stay sober, then drink soda or tonic water with a lime so you look like you're still drinking.