'Healthiest' Alcoholic Drink?

snaptom
snaptom Posts: 14 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I know, I know, alcohol isn't good for you. But I was wondering if you wanted to treat yourself to a drink on a weekend, which one would be the best?

A friend of mine swears by Vodka-Lime-Soda.
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  • JenAndSome
    JenAndSome Posts: 1,893 Member
    Healthiest? I would assume a Bloody Mary is pretty healthy since tomatoes are pretty good for you. Low calorie? I like Vodka and Diet Cherry 7 up or some other similar sodas.
  • snaptom
    snaptom Posts: 14 Member
    Yeah, healthiest was probably the wrong term. Least calorific! I'll have to try the Cherry 7UP - it sounds quite nice.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    ALCOHOL IS GOOD FOR YOU
    ALCOHOL IS GOOD FOR YOU
    ALCOHOL IS GOOD FOR YOU
    ALCOHOL IS GOOD FOR YOU>
  • summertime_girl
    summertime_girl Posts: 3,945 Member
    Bloody Mary
  • AshleyPaleo
    AshleyPaleo Posts: 121
    Wine, duh! Trader Joes has some sulfate free wine pretty cheap and its good! A bottle of Moscato has a little over 600 cals. A bottle is all you really need. =)
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Wine... duh!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Wine, duh! Trader Joes has some sulfate free wine pretty cheap and its good! A bottle of Moscato has a little over 600 cals. A bottle is all you really need. =)

    Great minds! Hahaha!
  • JessieMaeH82
    JessieMaeH82 Posts: 79 Member
    I read in Self mag---that Natty light (natural light) has 70 calories less than higher priced beers.
  • loserplease
    loserplease Posts: 5 Member
    I keep seeing articles about drinking alcohol with diet drinks gets you wasted faster -- hasn't stopped me from drinking them though. Ilike barcadi with any type of crystal light drink mixed in.
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    I recently had this vodka, soda, and passionfruit syrup thing that was delicious, and I can't imagine it was very high in calories, compared to other options.

    Now, if *I* wanted to treat myself to a drink on the weekend, it would be a pint of Guinness, some Thatcher's Gold, or Captain and Coke.
  • Bekahmardis
    Bekahmardis Posts: 602 Member
    Guinness = meal
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    1. WINE
    2.WINE
    3.WINE
    4. OH AND WINE

    :drinker:
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    http://getdrunknotfat.com/
  • NadineSabbagh
    NadineSabbagh Posts: 142 Member
    Haha, a friend of mine swears by vodka lime soda too! I've never tried it, but I do always stick to vodka when I'm wanting a drink. Usually just with diet coke :) Thankfully, I don't particularly enjoy sugary drinks so I find it quite easy to incorporate my boring old vodka into my diet!
  • ChristinaOrtiz23
    ChristinaOrtiz23 Posts: 1,546 Member
    I keep seeing articles about drinking alcohol with diet drinks gets you wasted faster -- hasn't stopped me from drinking them though. Ilike barcadi with any type of crystal light drink mixed in.

    i like barcardi, i special occasions.... never thought of it with crystal light, good idea :drinker:
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Wine... duh!

    I also vote for wine
  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Guinness = meal

    Wait, is this that misconception that Guinness has more calories than a roast dinner or something? Because: "Despite its dark color and full flavor, Guinness clocks in at far less calories than most average beers. In fact, at 125 calories for a 12-ounce glass, it has about 25 fewer calories than most ales or lagers. Budweiser by comparison has about 145 calories. Depending on who you ask, it's also far more satisfying than many of the ultra low-calorie beers that have flooded the market in recent years."

    The good news doesn't stop there. Guinness also contains small quantities of iron, calcium, phosphates, some vitamins (including vitamin B) and fiber, according to Guinness Master Brewer, Fergal Murray.



    http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/03/17/guinness-a-dieters-beer-choice/
  • andrewj87
    andrewj87 Posts: 74
    Vodka, Tonic Water and a lime wedge. Good stuff!
    Or maybe one of these: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Low-Calorie-Vodka-Drinks
  • Mayzee42
    Mayzee42 Posts: 8 Member
    Crystal light makes a powder drink, you add to water. They come in Appletini, Mojito and Margarita. I just add water to vodka and add the powder for the flavor. One packet makes a pitcher, but I just add until the taste is right, or you could just make a whole pitcher. It's sugar and calorie free and very yummy!!! Well, the Appletini is the only one I've tried so far, but very goo.
  • SailorKnightWing
    SailorKnightWing Posts: 875 Member
    http://getdrunknotfat.com/
    This is the best website in the history of the internet. :love:
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    I'm a beer snob. I'm not going to be drinking any of that watered down light p!ss so I pretty much have to plan on forgetting calories on nights I drink, which is not very often anymore.

    I will have 2 beers at bowling tonight, possibly three since they have Sam Adams Oktoberfest on tap!
  • feathers20
    feathers20 Posts: 14 Member
    http://getdrunknotfat.com/

    check out this website for calories in drinks!
  • krystalraven
    krystalraven Posts: 50
    I'm a bit of a sucker for cocktails! Not sure how healthy they are though! Haha! I think vodka has significantly lower calories than wine or beer or cider, but I could be wrong!
  • lsmsrbls
    lsmsrbls Posts: 232 Member
    Wine is good for you. Though other types of alcohol also have health benefits.
  • chezjuan
    chezjuan Posts: 747 Member
    Gin and Tonic - Avoid malaria! :bigsmile:

    From a less-calorific viewpoint, any mixed drink using just club soda or a diet mixer. And wine isn't too bad at about 120 calories or so a glass.
  • Absntmind
    Absntmind Posts: 1
    Vodka and Diet Cranberry Juice. Also would take a look at the site others have posted (getdrunknotfat).
  • jennycita
    jennycita Posts: 40 Member
    http://getdrunknotfat.com/
    This is the best website in the history of the internet. :love:

    I agree!!! :drinker:
  • SharonCMach
    SharonCMach Posts: 305 Member
    Budweiser Select = 55 calories

    This is what I drink!!
  • Raevyns
    Raevyns Posts: 91 Member
    I love my wines and they're decently low in calories.

    If I want a mixed drink (and not just shots of Russian Standard) I mix vodka, a splash of lime juice and seltzer.
  • mheebner
    mheebner Posts: 285 Member
    Grey Goose vodka and seltzer with a lime/lemon wedge. A literal splash of OJ or lemonade or cranberry is good also.

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