What alcoholic beverage should I enjoy tonight?

sharahart2
sharahart2 Posts: 6
in Food and Nutrition
I haven't had ANY alcohol in about 3 weeks (that's a long time for me). I have saved some calories today just so I can enjoy a drink tonight (been a long week)! I usually go for beer but feel it might be a little heavy for me at this point. So I am looking for ideas on low-cal and/or low-carb drinks. Mixed drinks? Wine?

What's your favorite to recommend?!

Thanks! Cheers! :drinker:

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  • katy84o
    katy84o Posts: 744 Member
    It's not low carb, but i'm having fresh squeezed grapefruit with a shot of whiskey on ice.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Red wine - case closed - end of thread, no more responses necessary????

    Only joking the op is starting with wine - but tonight's for getting *kitten* faced????????????????????????
  • sophayz
    sophayz Posts: 592 Member
    my go to drinks are gin and diet tonic or wine

    gin and diet tonic has the lowest calories

    wine has the most nutritional value (so its not just empty calories and sugar)
  • Sherbog
    Sherbog Posts: 1,072 Member
    I am a gin and diet tonic person...few calories and with a twist of lime really nice. After one drink you can switch to the lime and tonic and it is great that way too.

    Have a great time tonight.

    Shirley in sunny Oregon (at least sunny right now)
  • _TEMPEST_
    _TEMPEST_ Posts: 205
    Drunk German:
    Tastes like those wonderful rootbeer barrel candies!

    Fill a frosty glass with ice
    Add one shot of Jagermeister
    Top off with diet rootbeer (I like A&W, but any kind works)
    stir and enjoy!

    103 calories
  • rowlandsw
    rowlandsw Posts: 1,166 Member
    I'd say go with a local wine. Most of ours come from wineries up on lake erie. I wish i could drink but between medications and having become a lightweight compared to what i used to be i just can't do it.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Potato Vodka with Crystal Light grape flavor pack
  • CorvusCorax77
    CorvusCorax77 Posts: 2,536 Member
    oh. you need low calorie low carb? shots.

    I was going to say Margarita though...because YUM
  • SummerRain43
    SummerRain43 Posts: 358
    vodka, water and cranberry juice
  • brewji
    brewji Posts: 752 Member
    Tequila. /thread
  • l_ashley
    l_ashley Posts: 154 Member
    WINE.
  • electrickazoo
    electrickazoo Posts: 55 Member
    Martini. I personally like Cosmos (girly, I know), but not made with syrup. 98% booze with a splash of cranberry juice for colour.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Well there's a few drinks to get you started.
  • sharahart2
    sharahart2 Posts: 6
    Wow wow, fantastic recommendations everyone - I am suddenly VERY thirsty!!

    Wish I could drink them all but right now the Gin & Tonic with Lime is sounding mighty refreshing.

    I am definitely checking back and saving this thread for future drink ideas!!

    Thanks, have a fun night everyone! :heart:
  • sharahart2
    sharahart2 Posts: 6
    Drunk German:
    Tastes like those wonderful rootbeer barrel candies!

    Fill a frosty glass with ice
    Add one shot of Jagermeister
    Top off with diet rootbeer (I like A&W, but any kind works)
    stir and enjoy!

    103 calories

    Definitely saving this. Haven't had Jagermeister since college!
  • rubixcyoob
    rubixcyoob Posts: 395
    Rose wine
    Jack Daniels/Gentleman Jack and Diet Coke
    Sailor Jerry's and Diet Coke
    Buffalo Trace and Diet Coke
    Any type of Mojito
    Any type of Daquiri

    Anything with rum really ...
  • debbiesats
    debbiesats Posts: 65 Member
    Currently enjoying a 120cal glass of Shiraz - verrry nice
    Also love my G&SlimlineT
    But you've been saving up for tonight so I say go with what you fancy - even if it is a little carborific

    Cheers!
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    all of the alcoholic drinks! lol just kidding. i like dirty martinis
  • sharahart2
    sharahart2 Posts: 6
    Red wine - case closed - end of thread, no more responses necessary????

    Only joking the op is starting with wine - but tonight's for getting *kitten* faced????????????????????????

    LOL! I DO love red wine - I may need to save more calories for a glass tomorrow night :)
    Thanks!
  • beachylove
    beachylove Posts: 137 Member
    I have gotten hooked on vodka with soda water....especially this local vodka we have here from Hangar 1. They have a Kaffir Lime Vodka that makes me so happy and for a drink its around 70 calories so I dont feel horrible after having one or maybe a couple more lol
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    ...I am going to have to second the Tequila.
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    I am a huge fan of flavored vodkas and some soda water.

    Ruby red Absolut + soda water has been my go to when I can find it.
  • smanning1982
    smanning1982 Posts: 210 Member
    Well tonight I am having 4 shots of coffee liqueur I bought a while back and have been dying to open! Its so good, 53 calories per shot. I put 4 shots into MFP! I am excited LOL
  • primal_cupcakes
    primal_cupcakes Posts: 280 Member
    A box of wine.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    A box of wine.

    ^^^^^ this - please let it be red
  • mteague277
    mteague277 Posts: 145 Member
    Vodka soda with lime, a glass of wine, tequila soda with lime.
  • suremeansyes
    suremeansyes Posts: 962 Member
    I drink straight whisky. So that's good. ;)
  • dankylosaur
    dankylosaur Posts: 5 Member
    Vodka and/or rum plus mio and/or diet soda. Super low calorie and zero carbs!

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