Beer and Cocktails - Any Healthy Drinks?

I am not really sure of any healthy drinks, but I am having the same issue. I am curious to follow your question and see what people post. I have heard of the "skinny girl" margarita but haven't checked into it yet to see how to make one.

i have a great idea. alcohol is awful for your kidneys and liver. it kills brain cells and if you are drinking with friends my guess is you are getting drunk. there are a million and one things that can happen when you are drunk. my advice is to drink some yummy diet ginger ale in an emptyed out and washed out beer bottle.

Any spirit (rum, vodka, gin) is about 60 calories an ounce--most of the calories in mixed drinks come from the mixers. I like Captain and diet coke, but if I want something sweet/fruity, I will have vodka, soda, and a tiny splash of cranberry or pineapple juice.

Also, be careful at bars as most bartenders are more generous with their shots--you tend to get 1.5-2 ounces. I combat this by ordering my drinks "tall"--same amount of liquor, but more mixer and then I count them as 2 drinks (which they basically are).

The fun, flavored martinis (that I adore) tend to run anywhere from 150 to 350 depending on the mixers and size of the glass--I drink those sparingly and make sure I work out ahead of time so I have some calories "to spare."

Margaritas are the worst--about 800 calories each!!! I don't plan to drink those anymore--of course, there are "skinny" versions you can make at home.

My personal favourite is a "vodka water". Vodka on ice in a short or tall class with a squeeze of lemon.

umm...OK alcohol isn't good for you but I don't think when someone posts a question wanting to know some healthier low cal drinks that they need a lecture about how bad it is to drink and that they shouldn't drink.

We are all adults here and people can make their own choices so maybe responding with an answer that would actually answer their question would be more helpful.


-To the POST- I stick with ketel one and soda! It is the lowest cal option for me and I have had to cut way back on alcohol since I started being healthier because I tend to over do it on the calories.

THe skinny margarita uses a low cal tequila (partida is a good one) and instead of sugar filled mixers, it uses pure agave nectar and fresh squeezed limes. Delish!

I also order a lot more water now when I go out so that I keep myself from over ordering! Every trick helps.

Ok, “Healthy” and alcoholic drink don’t always mix to well. All things are good in moderation though. It all depends what you’re looking for. Your average margarita is about 300 calories, a glass of white wine is around 96 to 120 calories a glass depending on the type of wine. A Bud light is 110.

Red wine is good for the heart if drank in moderation? Wine in general is good for you if drank in moderation. Again it all depends what you are looking for and willing to sacrifice. Calories?

Plug what drink you are wondering about into the database here to see it’s calorie, or whatever your concerned about. It has a lot of drinks in the database.

Here is a link to a “Skinny margarita” recipe. http://www.ehow.com/how_2275222_skinnygirl-margarita.html.
I drink them on occasion.

My personal choice is Absolute vodka and cranberry juice. If I’m out watching football, I’ll have a beer or two. It’s football for god’s sake, a man gets thirsty! Ha!

Good luck to all in the quest and for god’s sake quit preaching on here. We’re adults, and we can do what we want. Self righteous people have more problems than just eating healthy and being fit, try working on your mind and personality to they need more help!

On beer...

For me, the least-painful deviation from the calorie plan is a Corona Light or an Amstel Light. Both have some flavor and taste like beer enough to make it feel like the treat it is.

I am crazy, I'm sure, but I do like the bud select 55 (only 55 calories). I find the flavor much better than the MGD 64 that seems to have a 'skunky' flavor to me.