Alcohol - What does the least amount of harm

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RFEndemann
RFEndemann Posts: 7
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I am headed out in a few hours to catch up with an old friend. I would like to have a few drinks, but not sure what will provide the most bang for my calorie buck. Just want to get a little buzz without cheating my diet too badly.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

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  • mgmlap
    mgmlap Posts: 1,377 Member
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    Hard liquors have less callories and carbs..and white wine spritzers...
  • eillamarie
    eillamarie Posts: 862 Member
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    Vodka & wine.
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
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    All alcohol, in any shape or form will make your metabolism slow to a crawl ... but if it were me a 67 cal beer.

    Canadian has a beer called SUBLIME, 67 cals with lime and lemon MMMMMMM
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
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    I think your best bet is white wine....
  • Romba
    Romba Posts: 164 Member
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    Red wine has antioxidants and alot are 12% alcohol
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
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    I would have one drink of whatever you really like, and then stick to club soda with a lime wedge!
  • lcnelson
    lcnelson Posts: 279 Member
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    Dry red wine, like a merlot or pinot noir
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
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    Vodka, soda, lime.
  • mlemonroe2
    mlemonroe2 Posts: 603
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    rum and diet has around 80 calories a drink. red wine is more like 120 and white is around 140. ask if they have skinny margaritas. 100 calories per drink. or you can ask to have one made. tequila, tripple sec, and lime juice.
  • FaithsVegWorkout
    FaithsVegWorkout Posts: 471
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    I am headed out in a few hours to catch up with an old friend. I would like to have a few drinks, but not sure what will provide the most bang for my calorie buck. Just want to get a little buzz without cheating my diet too badly.

    Thoughts? Suggestions?

    I made up a drink today:

    1 oz honey whiskey
    1 oz maraschino cherry juice
    a lot of selzter

    It was 131 calories. I called it a "Diet Old Fashioned".
  • RFEndemann
    RFEndemann Posts: 7
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    My thanks to all for your prompt advice.
  • sufikitkat
    sufikitkat Posts: 596 Member
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    This may be too late for you but in general if you avoid mixed drinks, margarita's, daiquiris you will be better off. Red wine and craft beers are my personal favorites though :-)

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