Going to a bar with some coworkers after work...

sahmed15
sahmed15 Posts: 20 Member
edited October 5 in Food and Nutrition
What's a simple drink I can order that won't break the calorie bank and isn't beer? I'm only going to get one! It's a pub kind of place, so they don't have a "skinny" selection or too many mixed drinks. Also, I really don't know much about alcohol besides 1) vodka exists and 2) beer tastes like old bread, so pretty much any ideas will help! I do know that I need a drink after today though haha

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  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    -get a glass of wine and sip it slowly

    - a liquor drink with soda - vodka sodas are my favorite and then add limes ....any pub type place can do this, trust me....oh and by soda i mean soda water, not cola.
  • mishmash73
    mishmash73 Posts: 166 Member
    flavored vodka & diet or regular sprite.
  • outtanms
    outtanms Posts: 237 Member
    water.....Then you will be good to drive home too.
  • lynnmarie60
    lynnmarie60 Posts: 325
    cosmo, light liquor with diet soda, splizer, moijo....
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Don't feel like you have to get something with alcohol in it. It's perfectly acceptable to hang out without it if you don't like it in the first place :)
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    vodka, tonic, and a splash of cranberry juice:)
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I've seen many a great idea for low-cal alcohol mixes in past threads. Don't miss out on that vast wealth of knowledge! You can access it by using the "Search" link just above this thread. I would search for the word "alcohol". Best wishes! :flowerforyou:
  • gumigal82
    gumigal82 Posts: 350
    Don't feel like you have to get something with alcohol in it. It's perfectly acceptable to hang out without it if you don't like it in the first place :)

    i also agree with this as well:)
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    -get a glass of wine and sip it slowly

    - a liquor drink with soda - vodka sodas are my favorite and then add limes ....any pub type place can do this, trust me....oh and by soda i mean soda water, not cola.

    Exactly what I was going to suggest. Ketel One mixes really well with soda water (although it's easy to suck those down quickly so be careful!).
  • jgic2009
    jgic2009 Posts: 531 Member
    You should be able to get diet cola and rum at just about any place. That's my go-to drink. A friend prefers it with vodka instead of rum.
  • beckyx7
    beckyx7 Posts: 3
    captain morgans and diet coke.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    Here are some lower calorie drinks I get when I go out:

    * Gin or Vodka and Tonic
    * Wine Spritzer (half wine, half soda water)
    * Vodka or rum of choice with diet coke
    * small glass of wine

    Not big on beer either for the most part, so these are the kinds of drinks I usually order unless I am splurging drinkwise.
  • FaugHorn
    FaugHorn Posts: 1,060 Member
    water.....Then you will be good to drive home too.

    :yawn:

    OR

    :drinker:

    Try a vodka with diet cranberry juice and a splash of soda water
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
    After you have your one drink ask for a seltzer and lime wedge. No calories in the plain seltzer water and it's kinda fun to drink (IMO). Have fun!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I've seen many a great idea for low-cal alcohol mixes in past threads. Don't miss out on that vast wealth of knowledge! You can access it by using the "Search" link just above this thread. I would search for the word "alcohol". Best wishes! :flowerforyou:

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    Oh, and OP: beer does not taste like old bread, tyvm. I have nothing helpful to say.
  • Gabriall
    Gabriall Posts: 101 Member
    diet coke by itself lol..

    red wine/rose the highest volume of liquid for the lowest number of calories i have found.. the only brand of aclohol which includes calories on their product is carling, so i tend to drink that even though it is not that nice.. and my brother emailed southern comfort and they sent him back all the nutritional details.

    little bit of preplanning you should be fine :) though remember alcohol tends to reduce inhibitions and for me that would be a bit probleamatic as i have no impulse control lol.
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    It is disgusting but a Ultra Michelob light. It's only 95 calories.
  • 0PhAtDaDdY
    0PhAtDaDdY Posts: 569 Member
    What's a simple drink I can order that won't break the calorie bank and isn't beer? I'm only going to get one! It's a pub kind of place, so they don't have a "skinny" selection or too many mixed drinks. Also, I really don't know much about alcohol besides 1) vodka exists and 2) beer tastes like old bread, so pretty much any ideas will help! I do know that I need a drink after today though haha

    You look too young too drink, so go with water and get either a slice of lemon r lime your choice, hahahaha...
  • klamont9
    klamont9 Posts: 59
    Bud Select 55 or Miller 64 if you like beer. Very low on calories.
  • solpwr
    solpwr Posts: 1,039 Member
    Tonic and Lime.
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    A group of friends and myself go to a different restaurant for happy hour every week.

    Ask for a martini on the rocks in a regular glass...it will last longer and you still get (mostly) the same taste....

    My drink of choice is a bombay sapphire gin + tonic w/lime.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    It is disgusting but a Ultra Michelob light. It's only 95 calories.

    Question: Why would you drink something that tastes disgusting?


    Is it really worth the 40 calories you're going to save?
    Hint: It's not.
  • FordEXP
    FordEXP Posts: 22
    Honestly... a drink or two is not going to completely derail your diet. Enjoy yourself, have a few drinks and don't worry about the calorie counting for a night.
  • Laurag4321
    Laurag4321 Posts: 1
    Be careful with tonic -- it's pretty high calorie, because it's high in sugar (even though it doesn't taste all that sweet)!

    If you don't want to drink, get a diet 7up and ask them to put a lime in it -- it's a good camouflage drink.
  • ErinitaAnn
    ErinitaAnn Posts: 1
    I will second this as well. This is my staple drink, Vodka, Soda Water & Lime. It's the lowest possibly calorie drink you can get. I'm a lap-band success story, 130lbs lost and holding strong four years out. For dieting, high calorie beverages lead to failure, that's why I've really stuck with this one when I go out. It's served me well! :)
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    I think you should try a tasty Long Island Iced Tea, or perhaps an Adios Mother****er.

    I hear they are fantastic.

    Also anything with the word "Bomb" in the title is a great way to break yourself in.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    barardi n diet coke, vodka n sprite or sierra mist are my go to's.
    I'd skip the low low cal beers, they taste like water with a splash of beer.

    I personally can't stand tonic water.
    Nothing wrong with treating yourself to a beverage :drinker:
  • midwifekelley2350
    midwifekelley2350 Posts: 337 Member
    wine spritzer with soda water....dilutes it a little and makes it a little fizzy.
  • mlemonroe2
    mlemonroe2 Posts: 603
    I like a vodka tonic. Or vodka and diet.
  • sahmed15
    sahmed15 Posts: 20 Member
    Oops, didn't think of searching previous posts for suggestions. I'm having a kind of "dumb day" (which is why I need the drink!) but I'll keep that in mind next time. Thanks!

    As for everyone else, you guys are fantastic! I really appreciate the recommendations--so far I'm leaning towards the vodka soda with lime.
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