Low Calorie alcohol??

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Lovelystrumpet
Lovelystrumpet Posts: 44
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Hey, it's coming up to the end of my second year Uni exams, and next week me and my housemates have planned a couple of big nights out and house parties to celebrate. Normally I wouldn't say no to anything alcoholic, but I don't want to undo all my healthy eating!

So can anyone suggest any low/lower calorie drinks that means I don't feel (quite as) bad?

Thanks :)
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  • luisabaeta
    luisabaeta Posts: 30 Member
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    Gin and diet tonic is not too bad!
    Some people also suggest rum and diet coke.
  • meg_peg
    meg_peg Posts: 3
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    I don't know if it's available where you are, but in Sydney, Australia there's Vodka Cruisers that have a sugar free range.. the lowest has 41 calories for the 275ml bottle, which is one standard drink. I had them last weekend and still managed weight loss :)
    But yeah, if you have that available then I recommend it, but if not, have a look around and you may find something similar! Have fun! :)
  • stacimusmax
    stacimusmax Posts: 172 Member
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    diet coke & vanilla vodka
    sprite zero & cherry vodla
  • ramseyrose
    ramseyrose Posts: 421 Member
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    Archers Peach schnapps is logged as 63 cals for a UK 25ml shot. I am hoping its right cos thats what I drink. I drink it with diet coke. Anyway one night wont hurt; enjoy yourself; two years in uni deserves a celebration.

    Bacardi breezer half sugar range is about 100 cals a bottle. You cant drink many before feeling bloated.
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
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    vodka and diet coke.....stick with clear liqour and a low cal/cal free drink
  • jellyfishjen
    jellyfishjen Posts: 1,787 Member
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    I don't know if it's available where you are, but in Sydney, Australia there's Vodka Cruisers that have a sugar free range.. the lowest has 41 calories for the 275ml bottle, which is one standard drink. I had them last weekend and still managed weight loss :)
    But yeah, if you have that available then I recommend it, but if not, have a look around and you may find something similar! Have fun! :)

    Thanks. I'm in Sydney. Not a big drinker. But now I can try these. The things you learn on MFP.
  • Garfy
    Garfy Posts: 41
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    Vodka lime & soda is my tipple - i think it works out about 80 calories a drink.
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
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    As previously stated, Gin and slimline tonic is only about 55 cals.
    There are some nice low cal wines on the market too. Tesco do a Chardonnay which is 98 cals per glass and there is a brand called Enlighten which I've seen in a few Greene King pubs that do a red, white and rose, all about 120 cals a glass.
  • 623Hernandez
    623Hernandez Posts: 458
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    :drinker:
  • 623Hernandez
    623Hernandez Posts: 458
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    I bought sugar free margarita mix at BevMo. I think it was 5 cals. per serving? A shot is like 70 cals. Diet soda is 0.
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
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    Archers Peach schnapps is logged as 63 cals for a UK 25ml shot. I am hoping its right cos thats what I drink. I drink it with diet coke.


    Archers and diet coke? That's a new one on me! I usually have diet lemonade with it :smile:
  • Lovelystrumpet
    Lovelystrumpet Posts: 44
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    Thanks everyone! Seems to be that clear spirits and diet mixers are the way forward...

    I'm in England so I don't think we have those Vodka Cruisers, but I'm so jelous! Maybe we should petition for imports haha. I'll look out for 'Enlighten' though and am deffo getting the Tesco Chardonnay for pre-drinks!

    If it was just one night I wouldn't worry too much, but we've got 4 drinking related things planned in a week. Eeek!
  • RubyA2011
    RubyA2011 Posts: 66
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    Vodka & diet coke, Gin and slimline tonic are both fairly low calorie.

    The problem with drinking alcohol is normally you will find you "forget " and eat stuff you dont really want/need.

    if i know ive got a party to go to i just try to eat plenty of healthy filling foods before hand and workout extra hard to give me the extra calories.
    not that good for you but once in a while wont hurt

    Hope this helps


    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Red Wine 175ml Glass 119 0
    Red Wine 250ml Glass 170 0
    Red Wine 1/2 Bottle (37.5cl) 255 0
    Red Wine Bottle (75cl) 510 0
    White Wine - Dry 175ml Glass 116 0
    White Wine - Dry 250ml Glass 165 0
    White Wine - Dry 1/2 Bottle (37.5cl) 248 0
    White Wine - Dry Bottle (75cl) 495 0
    White Wine - Medium 175ml Glass 130 0
    White Wine - Medium 250ml Glass 185 0
    White Wine - Sparkling 175ml Glass 130 0
    White Wine - Sparkling 250ml Glass 185 0
    Rose Wine 175ml Glass 124 0
    Rose Wine 250ml Glass 178 0
    Rose Wine 1/2 Bottle (37.5cl) 266 0
    Rose Wine Bottle (75cl) 532 0
    Champagne 175ml Glass 133 0
    Champagne 250ml Glass 190 0
    Champagne 1/2 Bottle (37.5cl) 285 0
    Champagne Bottle (75cl) 570 0
    Port 50ml Glass 78 0
    Port Large Glass 157 0
    White Wine Spritzer (lemonade) Reg Spritzer (175ml wine) 138 0
    White Wine Spritzer (lemonade) Lge Spritzer (250ml wine) 193 0
    White Wine Spritzer (soda) Reg Spritzer (175ml wine) 130 0
    White Wine Spritzer (soda) Lge Spritzer (250ml wine) 186 0


    Calories in Alcohol - Gin
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Bombay Sapphire Gin Single (25ml) 59 0
    Bombay Sapphire Gin Double (50ml) 118 0
    Gin & Slimline Tonic Single 120 0
    Gin & Slimline Tonic Double 112 0
    Gin & Tonic Single 120 0
    Gin & Tonic Double 175 0

    Calories in Alcohol - Vodka
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Vodka & Coke Single (25ml) 120 0
    Vodka & Coke Double (50ml) 175 0
    Vodka & Diet Coke Single 56 0
    Vodka & Diet Coke Double 112 0
    Vodka, Lime & Soda Single 76 0
    Vodka, Lime & Soda Double 131 0


    Calories in Alcohol - Rum
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Bacardi & Coke Single 129 0
    Bacardi & Coke Double 194 0
    Bacardi & Diet Coke Single 65 0
    Bacardi & Diet Coke Double 130 0
    Bacardi Dark Rum Single (25ml) 58 0
    Bacardi Dark Rum Double (50ml) 116 0
    Bacardi White Rum Single (25ml) 58 0
    Bacardi White Rum Double (50ml) 116 0
    Bacardi White Rum 100ml 232 0


    Calories in Alcohol - Other Spirits
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Whisky & Lemonade Single 82 0
    Whisky & Lemonade Single 137 0
    Jack Daniels & Coke Single 129 0
    Jack Daniels & Coke Double 193 0
    Jack Daniels & Diet Coke Single 64 0
    Jack Daniels & Diet Coke Double 128 0
    Southern Comfort & Lemonade Single 73 0
    Southern Comfort & Lemonade Double 119 0
    Southern Comfort & Diet Lemonade Single 48 0
    Southern Comfort & Diet Lemonade Double 94 0
    Martini Rosso Single (50ml) 70 0
    Martini Rosso Double (100ml) 140 0
    Lambrini Bianco M/Dry 150ml Bottle 82 0
    Lambrini Bianco M/Dry 175ml Glass 96 0
    Lambrini Bianco M/Dry 250ml Glass 138 0
    Martini Bianco Single (50ml) 72 0
    Martini Bianco Double (100ml) 145 0
    Martini Extra Dry Single (50ml) 48 0
    Martini Extra Dry Double (100ml) 95 0
    Vermouth, Dry Single (50ml) 54 0
    Vermouth, Dry Double (100ml) 109 0
    Vermouth, Sweet Single (50ml) 76 0
    Vermouth, Sweet Double (100ml) 151 0

    Calories in Alcohol - Beer
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Alcohol-free Lager Pint 20 0
    Alcohol-free Lager 1/2 Pint 40 0
    Amstel Bier Lager 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Amstel Bier Lager 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Amstel Bier Lager Pint 227 0
    Banks Bitter 1/2 Pint 85 0
    Banks Bitter 500ml Bottle 150 0
    Banks Bitter Pint 170 0
    Becks Bier 1/2 Pint 102 0
    Becks Bier 330ml Bottle 99 0
    Becks Bier Pint 204 0
    Best/Premium Bitter 1/2 Pint 94 0
    Best/Premium Bitter Pint 187 0
    Boddingtons Draught Bitter 1/2 Pint 85 0
    Boddingtons Draught Bitter 440ml Can 132 0
    Boddingtons Draught Bitter Pint 170 0
    Bud Ice 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Bud Ice 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Bud Ice Pint 227 0
    Bud Light 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Bud Light 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Bud Light Pint 227 0
    Budweiser Budvar 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Budweiser Budvar 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Budweiser Budvar Pint 227 0
    Budweiser Ice Bottle 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Budweiser Ice Bottle 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Budweiser Ice Bottle Pint 227 0
    Carling 1/2 Pint 94 0
    Carling 330ml Bottle 165 0
    Carling Pint 187 0
    Carling Premier 1/2 Pint 111 0
    Carling Premier 440ml Can 172 0
    Carling Premier Pint 222 0
    Carling Rock 1/2 Pint 94 0
    Carling Rock 330ml Bottle 109 0
    Carling Rock Pint 187 0
    Carlsberg Export 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Carlsberg Export 500ml Bottle or Can 200 0
    Carlsberg Export Pint 227 0
    Carlsberg Lager 1/2 Pint 91 0
    Carlsberg Lager Pint 182 0
    Carlsberg Special Brew 1/2 Pint 196 0
    Carlsberg Special Brew 500ml Bottle or Can 345 0
    Carlsberg Special Brew Pint 392 0
    Castlemaine XXXX 1/2 Pint 111 0
    Castlemaine XXXX Pint 222 0
    Fosters 1/2 Pint 97 0
    Fosters Pint 193 0
    Fosters Export 1/2 Pint 105 0
    Fosters Export 440ml Can 163 0
    Fosters Export Pint 210 0
    Fosters Ice 1/2 Pint 105 0
    Fosters Ice 330ml Bottle 122 0
    Fosters Ice Pint 210 0
    Grolsch 1/2 Pint 122 0
    Grolsch 500ml Bottle or Can 215 0
    Grolsch Pint 244 0
    Guinness Draught 1/2 Pint 105 0.1
    Guinness Draught 440ml Can 185 0.3
    Guinness Draught Pint 210 0.3
    Heineken 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Heineken 330ml Bottle 110 0
    Heineken Pint 227 0
    Heineken Export 1/2 Pint 128 0
    Heineken Export 440ml Can 198 0
    Heineken Export Pint 256 0
    Holsten Export 1/2 Pint 111 0
    Holsten Export 440ml Can 172 0
    Holsten Export Pint 222 0
    John Smiths Bitter 1/2 Pint 85 0
    John Smiths Bitter 440ml Can 132 0
    John Smiths Bitter Pint 170 0
    Labatt Ice 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Labatt Ice 330ml Bottle 132 0
    Labatt Ice Pint 227 0
    Labatts 1/2 Pint 114 0
    Labatts 500ml Bottle or Can 200 0
    Labatts Pint 227 0
    Low Alcohol Bitter 1/2 Pint 37 0
    Low Alcohol Bitter Pint 74 0
    Low Alcohol Lager 1/2 Pint 28 0
    Low Alcohol Lager Pint 57 0
    Premium Lager 1/2 Pint 168 0
    Premium Lager Pint 335 0
    Regular Lager 1/2 Pint 82 0
    Regular Lager Pint 165 0
    Regular Bitter 1/2 Pint 85 0
    Regular Bitter Pint 170 0
    Skol Lager 1/2 Pint 77 0
    Skol Lager 500ml Can 135 0
    Skol Lager Pint 153 0
    Staropramen 1/2 Pint 116 0
    Staropramen Pint 233 0
    Stella Artois 1/2 Pint 128 0
    Stella Artois 440ml Can 198 0
    Stella Artois Pint 256 0
    Trophy Bitter 1/2 Pint 85 0
    Trophy Bitter 440ml Can 132 0
    Trophy Bitter Pint 170 0
    Whitbread Best Bitter 1/2 Pint 94 0
    Whitbread Best Bitter 440ml Can 145 0
    Whitbread Best Bitter Pint 187 0

    Calories in Alcohol - Cider
    Description Serving Size Calories (kCal) Fat(g)
    Regular Dry Cider 1/2 Pint 102 0
    Regular Dry Cider Pint 204 0
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
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    Thanks everyone! Seems to be that clear spirits and diet mixers are the way forward...

    I'm in England so I don't think we have those Vodka Cruisers, but I'm so jelous! Maybe we should petition for imports haha. I'll look out for 'Enlighten' though and am deffo getting the Tesco Chardonnay for pre-drinks!

    If it was just one night I wouldn't worry too much, but we've got 4 drinking related things planned in a week. Eeek!

    The Tesco one is in their "Light Choices" range. I got the little bottles, think they're something like 3 or 4 for a fiver. Don't know if they do them in 75cl bottles or not. I know Weight Watchers also do a 75cl wine but I haven't tried it yet, it's about £6 a bottle which is a bit more than I usually fork out :wink:
    I usually stick to gin and slimline tonic or Blossom Hill White Zinfandel which is around 160 for a large glass. You could always add some diet lemonade to make it go further :happy:
  • Lovelystrumpet
    Lovelystrumpet Posts: 44
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    wow thank you that's amazing! I'm going to print that out and pin it on my wall :laugh:

    I don't usually have a problem with food and alcohol, I've never been one for takeaways - hate the taste - and the most I'd do is have a slice of bread or handful of cereal when I get home if I really do have the munchies! Beforehand, I tend to eat a larger meal at lunchtime and a small snack for tea, so I'm not bloated when I go out. Also, if you're not full you get drunk a little bit quicker, so takes less alcohol overall!
  • Lovelystrumpet
    Lovelystrumpet Posts: 44
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    Thanks everyone! Seems to be that clear spirits and diet mixers are the way forward...

    I'm in England so I don't think we have those Vodka Cruisers, but I'm so jelous! Maybe we should petition for imports haha. I'll look out for 'Enlighten' though and am deffo getting the Tesco Chardonnay for pre-drinks!

    If it was just one night I wouldn't worry too much, but we've got 4 drinking related things planned in a week. Eeek!

    The Tesco one is in their "Light Choices" range. I got the little bottles, think they're something like 3 or 4 for a fiver. Don't know if they do them in 75cl bottles or not. I know Weight Watchers also do a 75cl wine but I haven't tried it yet, it's about £6 a bottle which is a bit more than I usually fork out :wink:
    I usually stick to gin and slimline tonic or Blossom Hill White Zinfandel which is around 160 for a large glass. You could always add some diet lemonade to make it go further :happy:

    3 or 4 for a fiver! Brilliant! Being a student, about £3/4 is the most I usually fork out for wine, I'm such a cheapskate haha! So probably wouldn't get the WeightWatchers wine either, bit pricey for me!
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
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    [/quote]

    3 or 4 for a fiver! Brilliant! Being a student, about £3/4 is the most I usually fork out for wine, I'm such a cheapskate haha! So probably wouldn't get the WeightWatchers wine either, bit pricey for me!
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    Don't get too excited, that's only the little 25cl bottles which is about a small glass :laugh:
  • Lovelystrumpet
    Lovelystrumpet Posts: 44
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    Haha I know, but three or four glasses is enough for predrinks before going out :laugh:
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
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    Haha I know, but three or four glasses is enough for predrinks before going out :laugh:

    lol
  • itsfrananne
    itsfrananne Posts: 13
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    The Smirnoff flavoured vodka is gorgeous and only about 60 cals a shot, I tend to drink the apple or blueberry one with diet lemonade or the lime one with diet coke.
    :)

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