Low Calorie Alcholic Drinks recommendations?

workoutgirl23
workoutgirl23 Posts: 267
edited 9:27AM in Health and Weight Loss
Any one know any good low calorie options for drinking Alcohol. i like to have a drink, but still stay under my daily calories. any one recommend any good alcoholic drinks under 200 calories or so? oh, and i don't like beer. i mainly like Wine, Mikes hard lemonade drinks, wine coolers, and Vodka drinks? thanks for any tips?

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  • PittShkr
    PittShkr Posts: 1,000 Member
    scotch! two fingers with a splash or on the rocks!
  • achief192
    achief192 Posts: 192
    Vodka and diet cranberry juice, or diet 7 up, or just plain vodka :)
  • amybrauch
    amybrauch Posts: 250 Member
    I mostly stick to wine.
  • Olivia1977
    Olivia1977 Posts: 84 Member
    Have you tried Skinnygirl drinks? They are about 35 calories per 1.5 ounces. I love them but I don't drink often so calories from alcohol aren't an issue for me normally.
  • kaetmarie
    kaetmarie Posts: 668 Member
    I drink vodka water with a lemon and lime -- just the calories of the vodka!

    Also, a glass of wine is under 200 calories.
  • lchovet
    lchovet Posts: 68
    Tried any of the Skinnygirl cocktails???
  • Marie3391
    Marie3391 Posts: 202 Member
    Look up Hungry Girl alcoholic beverages. She has TONS of suggestions/recipes.
  • MissStatement
    MissStatement Posts: 92 Member
    You'll love Skinnygirl products. I also like sugar free red bull with vodka.
  • mford59
    mford59 Posts: 8
    try appletini flavored crystal light and add the vodka.:smokin:
  • artbkward
    artbkward Posts: 238 Member
    Vodka + crystal light + splash of diet sprite
  • Mamasota
    Mamasota Posts: 144
    The skinny girl margarita is OK - the piña colada not so much
  • phnorris
    phnorris Posts: 8
    I drink Svedka vodka with Diet Cran-grape juice. It's delicious!!! The vodka is about 60-70 calories per ounce (shot) and the juice is only 5 calories per 8 oz. So you could have two if you are trying to stay around 200 calories!!!:drinker:
  • miracole
    miracole Posts: 492 Member
    You can have anything so long as it's in moderation. Just stick to diet/low cal mixers (rye and diet coke is a personal favourite), and should probably stay away from the more sugary concoctions (strawberry daquiris and such)
  • jennifer52484
    jennifer52484 Posts: 888 Member
    1. Classic Mojito
    In the bottom of a glass, muddle 12 fresh mint leaves, the juice of ½ lime, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and pour in 1 ½ ounces (one shot) of light rum and ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    2. Fruit Mojito
    Prep a classic mojito, but before pouring in the rum and soda, muddle in ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, mango, or kiwi in the bottom of the glass. Top with ice, rum, and seltzer and garnish as desired!

    3. Bloody Mary
    Scrap the mix and make a Bloody Mary from scratch! Start with ¾ cup of no sugar-added, low-sodium tomato juice and add the juice of ½ lemon, a dash each of hot sauce andWorcestershire sauce, fresh ground pepper to taste, and 1 shot of vodka. Garnish with a lemon wedge and celery stick. Bonus points for adding a cocktail shrimp for some extra protein!

    4. Mint Julep
    Muddle together 12 fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Pour in one shot of Kentucky bourbon and 2 shots seltzer water.

    5. Sidecar
    In a shaker with ice, mix together: 1 shot of cognac, ½ shot Cointreau (or other orange liqueur), and the juice of 1 lemon. Pour into glass with or without ice and garnish with lemon slice.

    6. Cape Codder
    Pour 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added) over ice. Add 2 shots seltzer water, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

    7. Sea Breeze
    Pour 1 shot vodka, 1 shot cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added), and 1 shot fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice over ice. Add a splash of seltzer and enjoy! (Preferably in a beach chair by the water!)

    8. Lime Rickey
    Combine ½ a shot of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, and ⅔ shot bitters. Top with 1 cup seltzer.

    9. Screwdriver
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Fill remainder of glass with seltzer.

    10. Tequila Sunrise
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of tequila and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Top with a splash of cranberry juice (no-sugar-added, 100 percent juice).

    11. Vodka Sunset
    Muddle ¼ cup blackberries in the bottom of a glass. Top with ice and add 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 shot fresh-squeezed lime juice, ½ shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, and a splash of sparkling wine.

    12. Light & Stormy
    Into a short glass with ice, pour 1 shot of light rum and 2 shots ginger ale.

    13. Legend of Jack Sparrow
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot coconut rum and the juice of 1 lime. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger ale (about ¾ cup). Garnish with a slice of lime.

    14. Berry Lemonade
    In the bottom of an 8-ounce glass, muddle the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ cup frozen blueberries or strawberries, and ½ shot simple syrup. Pour in 1 shot of vodka and top with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    15. Minty Iced Tea
    In a heatproof mug, combine 6 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. Then, place mug in fridge or freezer until chilled. Remove tea bag and mint, and pour liquid into a glass with ice. Add 1 shot of vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    16. Fizzy Lemonade
    In a shaker with ice, mix together 1 shot of tequila, ½ shot simple syrup, and the juice of 1 lemon. Transfer to an 8-ounce glass and fill rest of glass with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    17. On the Rocks
    Drink it straight! Water down 1 shot of any favorite liquor by pouring over ice cubes for sipping!

    18. Tom Collins
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot of gin and the juice of 1 small lemon. Strain into an 8-ounce glass and top with seltzer water (about ¾ cup).

    19. Grapefruit Margarita
    Combine 1 shot of tequila, the juice of 1 lime and ½ a grapefruit, and ¾ shot of orange liqueur. Pour over ice.

    20. Light White Russian
    Combine 2 shots brewed coffee (or espresso!) chilled and ¾ cup skim milk. Add 1 shot of vodka and a few ice cubes and stir.

    21. Gin and Seltzer
    Instead of a G&T, combine 1 shot of gin with 2 shots of seltzer water and garnish with a lime wedge (or a few!).

    22. Gin Gimlet
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of gin, the juice of 2 small limes, and 1 shot simple syrup. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    23. Vodka Soda
    It almost goes without saying, but spice up 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots of seltzer with a lemon or lime wedge (or both). Works with any other liquor, too!

    24. Drunken Arnold Palmer
    Combine 1 black tea bag, ¾ cup hot water, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon honey. Chill. Add 1 shot vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    25. Pom Cosmo
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot pomegranate vodka, 1 shot orange liqueur, and the juice of 1 lime. Shake, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of lime.

    26. Pear Martini
    Muddle half a very ripe peeled pear in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, ½ shots fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 1 shot pear vodka. (Regular vodka works, too.) Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh pear.

    27. Sex on the Beach
    In a glass with ice, mix 1 shot peach-flavored vodka, 2 shots cranberry juice, and 1 ½ shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Add a dash of seltzer and enjoy!

    28. Rosemary-Cucumber Lemonade
    Stir together juice from 3 lemons and 1 teaspoon honey. Add 1 shot rosemary-infused vodkaand ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon wedge.

    29. Cinnamon Sour
    In a cocktail shaker, combine: 1 shot mango vodka, 1 shot simple syrup, and 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a mango slice and cinnamon stick.

    30. Grapefruit and Vodka
    For a zesty cocktail, combine the juice of ½ a grapefruit and 1 shot of vodka topped with ½ cup seltzer.

    31. Sour Apple Spritzer
    Pour 1 shot sour apple vodka and ½ cup seltzer over ice and garnish with a green apple sliceand a cinnamon stick.

    32. Tropical Rum Punch
    Stir together ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, ½ cup pineapple juice (100 percent juice only!), and 1 shot light rum. Pour over ice and put on some shades.

    33. Gin and Juice
    Pour over ice: ½ cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1 shot of gin, and ½ cup seltzer.

    34. Refreshing Gin Cup
    Mix together 1 shot of gin, ½ cup ginger ale, and 2 shots seltzer water. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon slice.

    35. Gingered Pear and Brandy Cocktail
    Create a ginger-infused simple syrup by mixing together 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¾ tablespoon chopped and peeled fresh ginger. Let stand 15 minutes, then strain. Mix together ginger syrup, 1 shot of cognac, and ½ cup pear juice or nectar and pour over ice.
    Shots and Shooters

    36. Redheaded Slut Lite
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot schnapps, ⅓ shot Jagermeister, ⅔ shot cranberry juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    37. Fuzzy Navel
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot peach Schnapps, ⅔ shot fresh-squeezed orange juice,⅔ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    38. Scooby Snacks
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot coconut rum, ⅓ shot banana rum, ⅓ shot pineapple juice, and 1 tablespoon light whipped cream. Strain into a short glass.

    39. Peppermint Patty
    Muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with ⅔ shot vodka. Add a splash of water and 1 teaspoon lightchocolate syrup. Mix in a shaker with ice. Strain before serving.

    40. Lemondrop
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot. vodka, ⅓ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon honey.
    Frozen Drinks

    41. Pina Colada
    Blend together ½ cup ice, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1 shot white rum.

    42. Frozen Lemonade
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, juice from 1 lemon, and ¾ cup of ice. Blend until smooth

    43. Frozen Mudslide
    Mix together 1 packet diet hot cocoa mix with 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¼ cup hot water. Blend the cocoa mixture, ¼ cup vanilla soy milk, 1 shot vanilla-infused vodka, 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup, and ½ cup ice.

    44. Melon-Mint Granita
    Puree 1 cup watermelon and 5 fresh mint leaves until liquefied. Freeze in an ice cube tray. Once solidified, blend with 1 shot white rum until it reaches the consistency of a slushie.

    45. Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot white rum, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, a small handful of frozen strawberries, and ½ cup of ice. Blend.

    46. Margarita
    Blend 1 shot simple syrup, the juice from ½ lemon and 1 lime, 1 shot of tequila, and ½ cup of ice. Garnish with a slice of lime, but skip the salt.

    47. Blueberry-Lime Margarita
    Mix together the standard margarita but substitute ¼ cup ice for ¼ cup frozen blueberries.

    48. Melon Kiwi-tini
    Puree ¼ a honeydew melon and 1 kiwi (peeled), the juice from 1 lime, simple syrup (mix 1 shot honey with 2 tablespoons warm water), and ½ cup sake. Blend with ½ cup ice.
    Wine Drinks

    49. Mimosa
    Into a Champagne flute, pour 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice, 2 shots sparkling wine, and¼ cup seltzer.

    50. White Sangria
    In a wine glass, combine two strawberries (halved), ½ a fresh peach (diced), ½ a pear (diced),2 shots white wine, and ¼ cup seltzer.

    51. Red Sangria
    Toss ½ an apple (sliced), ½ an orange (sliced), and 4 grapes into a glass. Add ½ cup fruity red wine and ¼ cup seltzer.

    52. Pomegranate Fizz
    Into a champagne flute, pour: ½ cup pomegranate juice, the juice from 1 lime, and 2 shots sparkling wine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    53. Pear Sparkler
    Puree ½ a pear until liquefied and add to a champagne flute. Pour in 2 shots sparkling wine and add three slices of pear.

    54. Sparkling Apricot Punch
    In a glass, combine ½ cup diced apricots and ½ cup apricot juice (100 percent juice, please!). Add ½ cup sparkling wine and ¼ cup seltzer and stir to combine.
    Hot Drinks

    55. Hot Toddy
    In a mug, combine 1 shot bourbon, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Pour in¼ cup boiling water and stir to dissolve honey.

    56. Irish Coffee
    In a mug, combine 1 shot of whiskey, 1 teaspoon raw sugar, and ¾ cup hot coffee. Pour 1 tablespoon skim milk on top and don’t stir!

    57. Mojito Tea
    In a mug, combine 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Remove tea bag and add 1shot of light rum and juice from ½ a lime. Remove mint leaves and enjoy!

    58. Bitter Tea
    Brew a cup of fruity black tea and stir in ½ shot bitters and 1 ½ shots pomegranate juice.

    59. Mulled Wine
    Over low heat, simmer ¾ cup fruity red wine, a pinch of orange zest, 2 whole cloves, 1 black peppercorn, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of sugar. Heat for about 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy!

    60. Mint Hot Chocolate
    Heat 1 cup skim milk and stir in 1 packet light hot cocoa mix. Add 1 shot tequila and ⅓ shot peppermint schnapps."


    SOURCE: http://www.greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-for-boozing-030712/
  • PaperThinLips
    PaperThinLips Posts: 79 Member
    light mikes.
  • RipperSB
    RipperSB Posts: 315 Member
    Vodka & Diet Coke
    Jack Daniels & Water
    Scotch with ice... single malt, no more than two cubes ice.
  • waffleflavoredtea
    waffleflavoredtea Posts: 235 Member
    I like Captain Morgan spiced rum with diet coke, that's reaaally low cal! Basically any hard liquor you can mix up with a diet drink. But don't get anything with tonic water, it's like pure sugar x.x
    Busch light is really low cal, like 60-90 cals for a can, something like that. Also skinny margaritas or pina coladas made with sugar free mixers and 1-2 oz of tequila (margarita) or rum (pina colada) is under 100 cals. :)
  • tjungkunz
    tjungkunz Posts: 39
    I have tried the Skinny Girl drinks, they are good. My go to low-cal drink is Seagram's 7 paired w/ whatever low-cal drink..... I use flavored water, bubbly or not. Ice is newer & has many flavors, also usea Dt. 7up in past. It's very refreshing & under 70 cal per shot!
  • workoutgirl23
    workoutgirl23 Posts: 267
    yea. The skinny girl drinks. i'll have to try some of those mainly. I need to buy a shot glass for accurate measuring, otherwise i don't know exactly how much i'm pouring in the drink.
  • WhitneyAnnabelle
    WhitneyAnnabelle Posts: 724 Member
    1. Classic Mojito
    In the bottom of a glass, muddle 12 fresh mint leaves, the juice of ½ lime, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and pour in 1 ½ ounces (one shot) of light rum and ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    2. Fruit Mojito
    Prep a classic mojito, but before pouring in the rum and soda, muddle in ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, mango, or kiwi in the bottom of the glass. Top with ice, rum, and seltzer and garnish as desired!

    3. Bloody Mary
    Scrap the mix and make a Bloody Mary from scratch! Start with ¾ cup of no sugar-added, low-sodium tomato juice and add the juice of ½ lemon, a dash each of hot sauce andWorcestershire sauce, fresh ground pepper to taste, and 1 shot of vodka. Garnish with a lemon wedge and celery stick. Bonus points for adding a cocktail shrimp for some extra protein!

    4. Mint Julep
    Muddle together 12 fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Pour in one shot of Kentucky bourbon and 2 shots seltzer water.

    5. Sidecar
    In a shaker with ice, mix together: 1 shot of cognac, ½ shot Cointreau (or other orange liqueur), and the juice of 1 lemon. Pour into glass with or without ice and garnish with lemon slice.

    6. Cape Codder
    Pour 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added) over ice. Add 2 shots seltzer water, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

    7. Sea Breeze
    Pour 1 shot vodka, 1 shot cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added), and 1 shot fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice over ice. Add a splash of seltzer and enjoy! (Preferably in a beach chair by the water!)

    8. Lime Rickey
    Combine ½ a shot of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, and ⅔ shot bitters. Top with 1 cup seltzer.

    9. Screwdriver
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Fill remainder of glass with seltzer.

    10. Tequila Sunrise
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of tequila and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Top with a splash of cranberry juice (no-sugar-added, 100 percent juice).

    11. Vodka Sunset
    Muddle ¼ cup blackberries in the bottom of a glass. Top with ice and add 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 shot fresh-squeezed lime juice, ½ shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, and a splash of sparkling wine.

    12. Light & Stormy
    Into a short glass with ice, pour 1 shot of light rum and 2 shots ginger ale.

    13. Legend of Jack Sparrow
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot coconut rum and the juice of 1 lime. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger ale (about ¾ cup). Garnish with a slice of lime.

    14. Berry Lemonade
    In the bottom of an 8-ounce glass, muddle the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ cup frozen blueberries or strawberries, and ½ shot simple syrup. Pour in 1 shot of vodka and top with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    15. Minty Iced Tea
    In a heatproof mug, combine 6 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. Then, place mug in fridge or freezer until chilled. Remove tea bag and mint, and pour liquid into a glass with ice. Add 1 shot of vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    16. Fizzy Lemonade
    In a shaker with ice, mix together 1 shot of tequila, ½ shot simple syrup, and the juice of 1 lemon. Transfer to an 8-ounce glass and fill rest of glass with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    17. On the Rocks
    Drink it straight! Water down 1 shot of any favorite liquor by pouring over ice cubes for sipping!

    18. Tom Collins
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot of gin and the juice of 1 small lemon. Strain into an 8-ounce glass and top with seltzer water (about ¾ cup).

    19. Grapefruit Margarita
    Combine 1 shot of tequila, the juice of 1 lime and ½ a grapefruit, and ¾ shot of orange liqueur. Pour over ice.

    20. Light White Russian
    Combine 2 shots brewed coffee (or espresso!) chilled and ¾ cup skim milk. Add 1 shot of vodka and a few ice cubes and stir.

    21. Gin and Seltzer
    Instead of a G&T, combine 1 shot of gin with 2 shots of seltzer water and garnish with a lime wedge (or a few!).

    22. Gin Gimlet
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of gin, the juice of 2 small limes, and 1 shot simple syrup. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    23. Vodka Soda
    It almost goes without saying, but spice up 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots of seltzer with a lemon or lime wedge (or both). Works with any other liquor, too!

    24. Drunken Arnold Palmer
    Combine 1 black tea bag, ¾ cup hot water, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon honey. Chill. Add 1 shot vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    25. Pom Cosmo
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot pomegranate vodka, 1 shot orange liqueur, and the juice of 1 lime. Shake, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of lime.

    26. Pear Martini
    Muddle half a very ripe peeled pear in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, ½ shots fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 1 shot pear vodka. (Regular vodka works, too.) Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh pear.

    27. Sex on the Beach
    In a glass with ice, mix 1 shot peach-flavored vodka, 2 shots cranberry juice, and 1 ½ shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Add a dash of seltzer and enjoy!

    28. Rosemary-Cucumber Lemonade
    Stir together juice from 3 lemons and 1 teaspoon honey. Add 1 shot rosemary-infused vodkaand ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon wedge.

    29. Cinnamon Sour
    In a cocktail shaker, combine: 1 shot mango vodka, 1 shot simple syrup, and 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a mango slice and cinnamon stick.

    30. Grapefruit and Vodka
    For a zesty cocktail, combine the juice of ½ a grapefruit and 1 shot of vodka topped with ½ cup seltzer.

    31. Sour Apple Spritzer
    Pour 1 shot sour apple vodka and ½ cup seltzer over ice and garnish with a green apple sliceand a cinnamon stick.

    32. Tropical Rum Punch
    Stir together ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, ½ cup pineapple juice (100 percent juice only!), and 1 shot light rum. Pour over ice and put on some shades.

    33. Gin and Juice
    Pour over ice: ½ cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1 shot of gin, and ½ cup seltzer.

    34. Refreshing Gin Cup
    Mix together 1 shot of gin, ½ cup ginger ale, and 2 shots seltzer water. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon slice.

    35. Gingered Pear and Brandy Cocktail
    Create a ginger-infused simple syrup by mixing together 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¾ tablespoon chopped and peeled fresh ginger. Let stand 15 minutes, then strain. Mix together ginger syrup, 1 shot of cognac, and ½ cup pear juice or nectar and pour over ice.
    Shots and Shooters

    36. Redheaded Slut Lite
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot schnapps, ⅓ shot Jagermeister, ⅔ shot cranberry juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    37. Fuzzy Navel
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot peach Schnapps, ⅔ shot fresh-squeezed orange juice,⅔ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    38. Scooby Snacks
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot coconut rum, ⅓ shot banana rum, ⅓ shot pineapple juice, and 1 tablespoon light whipped cream. Strain into a short glass.

    39. Peppermint Patty
    Muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with ⅔ shot vodka. Add a splash of water and 1 teaspoon lightchocolate syrup. Mix in a shaker with ice. Strain before serving.

    40. Lemondrop
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot. vodka, ⅓ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon honey.
    Frozen Drinks

    41. Pina Colada
    Blend together ½ cup ice, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1 shot white rum.

    42. Frozen Lemonade
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, juice from 1 lemon, and ¾ cup of ice. Blend until smooth

    43. Frozen Mudslide
    Mix together 1 packet diet hot cocoa mix with 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¼ cup hot water. Blend the cocoa mixture, ¼ cup vanilla soy milk, 1 shot vanilla-infused vodka, 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup, and ½ cup ice.

    44. Melon-Mint Granita
    Puree 1 cup watermelon and 5 fresh mint leaves until liquefied. Freeze in an ice cube tray. Once solidified, blend with 1 shot white rum until it reaches the consistency of a slushie.

    45. Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot white rum, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, a small handful of frozen strawberries, and ½ cup of ice. Blend.

    46. Margarita
    Blend 1 shot simple syrup, the juice from ½ lemon and 1 lime, 1 shot of tequila, and ½ cup of ice. Garnish with a slice of lime, but skip the salt.

    47. Blueberry-Lime Margarita
    Mix together the standard margarita but substitute ¼ cup ice for ¼ cup frozen blueberries.

    48. Melon Kiwi-tini
    Puree ¼ a honeydew melon and 1 kiwi (peeled), the juice from 1 lime, simple syrup (mix 1 shot honey with 2 tablespoons warm water), and ½ cup sake. Blend with ½ cup ice.
    Wine Drinks

    49. Mimosa
    Into a Champagne flute, pour 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice, 2 shots sparkling wine, and¼ cup seltzer.

    50. White Sangria
    In a wine glass, combine two strawberries (halved), ½ a fresh peach (diced), ½ a pear (diced),2 shots white wine, and ¼ cup seltzer.

    51. Red Sangria
    Toss ½ an apple (sliced), ½ an orange (sliced), and 4 grapes into a glass. Add ½ cup fruity red wine and ¼ cup seltzer.

    52. Pomegranate Fizz
    Into a champagne flute, pour: ½ cup pomegranate juice, the juice from 1 lime, and 2 shots sparkling wine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    53. Pear Sparkler
    Puree ½ a pear until liquefied and add to a champagne flute. Pour in 2 shots sparkling wine and add three slices of pear.

    54. Sparkling Apricot Punch
    In a glass, combine ½ cup diced apricots and ½ cup apricot juice (100 percent juice, please!). Add ½ cup sparkling wine and ¼ cup seltzer and stir to combine.
    Hot Drinks

    55. Hot Toddy
    In a mug, combine 1 shot bourbon, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Pour in¼ cup boiling water and stir to dissolve honey.

    56. Irish Coffee
    In a mug, combine 1 shot of whiskey, 1 teaspoon raw sugar, and ¾ cup hot coffee. Pour 1 tablespoon skim milk on top and don’t stir!

    57. Mojito Tea
    In a mug, combine 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Remove tea bag and add 1shot of light rum and juice from ½ a lime. Remove mint leaves and enjoy!

    58. Bitter Tea
    Brew a cup of fruity black tea and stir in ½ shot bitters and 1 ½ shots pomegranate juice.

    59. Mulled Wine
    Over low heat, simmer ¾ cup fruity red wine, a pinch of orange zest, 2 whole cloves, 1 black peppercorn, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of sugar. Heat for about 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy!

    60. Mint Hot Chocolate
    Heat 1 cup skim milk and stir in 1 packet light hot cocoa mix. Add 1 shot tequila and ⅓ shot peppermint schnapps."


    SOURCE: http://www.greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-for-boozing-030712/

    Boom.
  • bpbates
    bpbates Posts: 1
    Try Sochu. It's half the calories of Vodka, and some have a similar taste to vodka. It's great on the rocks.

    ..."Shochu is Japan's other indigenous alcoholic beverage, but unlike sake, shochu is distilled. It is also made from one of several raw materials. The alcoholic content is usually 25%, although sometimes it can be as high as 42% or more."
  • SuzyQq02
    SuzyQq02 Posts: 64 Member
    Are you doing this at home or out at a bar?

    When I'm out, I drink vodka soda with lime and a splash of cran (literally a splash, I like it very pale pink). Sometimes I do flavored vodkas, too, orange or blueberry are good! My friend sticks to ru, and Diet.

    At home, I drink white wine, mostly. 5oz of pinot grigio is about 120cals. But with mixed drinks, there are all kinds of options with diet and sugar free mixers. I want to try Skinnygirl, haven't yet!

    ETA: I LOVE mojitos, but generally make them at home when I have the stuff on hand because a lot of bars/restaurants make them VERY sweet, which I don't like.
  • artbkward
    artbkward Posts: 238 Member
    I like Captain Morgan spiced rum with diet coke, that's reaaally low cal! Basically any hard liquor you can mix up with a diet drink. But don't get anything with tonic water, it's like pure sugar x.x
    Busch light is really low cal, like 60-90 cals for a can, something like that. Also skinny margaritas or pina coladas made with sugar free mixers and 1-2 oz of tequila (margarita) or rum (pina colada) is under 100 cals. :)

    Tonic has as many calories as Coke but you can buy diet tonic. Be warned though, most bars don't stock diet tonic.
  • Kait1117
    Kait1117 Posts: 2
    I drink vodka water with a lemon and lime -- just the calories of the vodka!

    Also, a glass of wine is under 200 calories.


    I do the same but with whiskey and club soda/charge water to get the carbonation!
  • afigueroa_pr
    afigueroa_pr Posts: 344
    Beers: MGD 64, Budweiser select 55
    Mike's Hard lemonade light.
  • jennt_22
    jennt_22 Posts: 155 Member
    1. Classic Mojito
    In the bottom of a glass, muddle 12 fresh mint leaves, the juice of ½ lime, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and pour in 1 ½ ounces (one shot) of light rum and ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    2. Fruit Mojito
    Prep a classic mojito, but before pouring in the rum and soda, muddle in ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, mango, or kiwi in the bottom of the glass. Top with ice, rum, and seltzer and garnish as desired!

    3. Bloody Mary
    Scrap the mix and make a Bloody Mary from scratch! Start with ¾ cup of no sugar-added, low-sodium tomato juice and add the juice of ½ lemon, a dash each of hot sauce andWorcestershire sauce, fresh ground pepper to taste, and 1 shot of vodka. Garnish with a lemon wedge and celery stick. Bonus points for adding a cocktail shrimp for some extra protein!

    4. Mint Julep
    Muddle together 12 fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Pour in one shot of Kentucky bourbon and 2 shots seltzer water.

    5. Sidecar
    In a shaker with ice, mix together: 1 shot of cognac, ½ shot Cointreau (or other orange liqueur), and the juice of 1 lemon. Pour into glass with or without ice and garnish with lemon slice.

    6. Cape Codder
    Pour 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added) over ice. Add 2 shots seltzer water, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

    7. Sea Breeze
    Pour 1 shot vodka, 1 shot cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added), and 1 shot fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice over ice. Add a splash of seltzer and enjoy! (Preferably in a beach chair by the water!)

    8. Lime Rickey
    Combine ½ a shot of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, and ⅔ shot bitters. Top with 1 cup seltzer.

    9. Screwdriver
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Fill remainder of glass with seltzer.

    10. Tequila Sunrise
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of tequila and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Top with a splash of cranberry juice (no-sugar-added, 100 percent juice).

    11. Vodka Sunset
    Muddle ¼ cup blackberries in the bottom of a glass. Top with ice and add 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 shot fresh-squeezed lime juice, ½ shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, and a splash of sparkling wine.

    12. Light & Stormy
    Into a short glass with ice, pour 1 shot of light rum and 2 shots ginger ale.

    13. Legend of Jack Sparrow
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot coconut rum and the juice of 1 lime. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger ale (about ¾ cup). Garnish with a slice of lime.

    14. Berry Lemonade
    In the bottom of an 8-ounce glass, muddle the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ cup frozen blueberries or strawberries, and ½ shot simple syrup. Pour in 1 shot of vodka and top with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    15. Minty Iced Tea
    In a heatproof mug, combine 6 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. Then, place mug in fridge or freezer until chilled. Remove tea bag and mint, and pour liquid into a glass with ice. Add 1 shot of vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    16. Fizzy Lemonade
    In a shaker with ice, mix together 1 shot of tequila, ½ shot simple syrup, and the juice of 1 lemon. Transfer to an 8-ounce glass and fill rest of glass with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    17. On the Rocks
    Drink it straight! Water down 1 shot of any favorite liquor by pouring over ice cubes for sipping!

    18. Tom Collins
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot of gin and the juice of 1 small lemon. Strain into an 8-ounce glass and top with seltzer water (about ¾ cup).

    19. Grapefruit Margarita
    Combine 1 shot of tequila, the juice of 1 lime and ½ a grapefruit, and ¾ shot of orange liqueur. Pour over ice.

    20. Light White Russian
    Combine 2 shots brewed coffee (or espresso!) chilled and ¾ cup skim milk. Add 1 shot of vodka and a few ice cubes and stir.

    21. Gin and Seltzer
    Instead of a G&T, combine 1 shot of gin with 2 shots of seltzer water and garnish with a lime wedge (or a few!).

    22. Gin Gimlet
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of gin, the juice of 2 small limes, and 1 shot simple syrup. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    23. Vodka Soda
    It almost goes without saying, but spice up 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots of seltzer with a lemon or lime wedge (or both). Works with any other liquor, too!

    24. Drunken Arnold Palmer
    Combine 1 black tea bag, ¾ cup hot water, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon honey. Chill. Add 1 shot vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    25. Pom Cosmo
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot pomegranate vodka, 1 shot orange liqueur, and the juice of 1 lime. Shake, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of lime.

    26. Pear Martini
    Muddle half a very ripe peeled pear in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, ½ shots fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 1 shot pear vodka. (Regular vodka works, too.) Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh pear.

    27. Sex on the Beach
    In a glass with ice, mix 1 shot peach-flavored vodka, 2 shots cranberry juice, and 1 ½ shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Add a dash of seltzer and enjoy!

    28. Rosemary-Cucumber Lemonade
    Stir together juice from 3 lemons and 1 teaspoon honey. Add 1 shot rosemary-infused vodkaand ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon wedge.

    29. Cinnamon Sour
    In a cocktail shaker, combine: 1 shot mango vodka, 1 shot simple syrup, and 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a mango slice and cinnamon stick.

    30. Grapefruit and Vodka
    For a zesty cocktail, combine the juice of ½ a grapefruit and 1 shot of vodka topped with ½ cup seltzer.

    31. Sour Apple Spritzer
    Pour 1 shot sour apple vodka and ½ cup seltzer over ice and garnish with a green apple sliceand a cinnamon stick.

    32. Tropical Rum Punch
    Stir together ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, ½ cup pineapple juice (100 percent juice only!), and 1 shot light rum. Pour over ice and put on some shades.

    33. Gin and Juice
    Pour over ice: ½ cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1 shot of gin, and ½ cup seltzer.

    34. Refreshing Gin Cup
    Mix together 1 shot of gin, ½ cup ginger ale, and 2 shots seltzer water. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon slice.

    35. Gingered Pear and Brandy Cocktail
    Create a ginger-infused simple syrup by mixing together 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¾ tablespoon chopped and peeled fresh ginger. Let stand 15 minutes, then strain. Mix together ginger syrup, 1 shot of cognac, and ½ cup pear juice or nectar and pour over ice.
    Shots and Shooters

    36. Redheaded Slut Lite
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot schnapps, ⅓ shot Jagermeister, ⅔ shot cranberry juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    37. Fuzzy Navel
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot peach Schnapps, ⅔ shot fresh-squeezed orange juice,⅔ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    38. Scooby Snacks
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot coconut rum, ⅓ shot banana rum, ⅓ shot pineapple juice, and 1 tablespoon light whipped cream. Strain into a short glass.

    39. Peppermint Patty
    Muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with ⅔ shot vodka. Add a splash of water and 1 teaspoon lightchocolate syrup. Mix in a shaker with ice. Strain before serving.

    40. Lemondrop
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot. vodka, ⅓ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon honey.
    Frozen Drinks

    41. Pina Colada
    Blend together ½ cup ice, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1 shot white rum.

    42. Frozen Lemonade
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, juice from 1 lemon, and ¾ cup of ice. Blend until smooth

    43. Frozen Mudslide
    Mix together 1 packet diet hot cocoa mix with 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¼ cup hot water. Blend the cocoa mixture, ¼ cup vanilla soy milk, 1 shot vanilla-infused vodka, 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup, and ½ cup ice.

    44. Melon-Mint Granita
    Puree 1 cup watermelon and 5 fresh mint leaves until liquefied. Freeze in an ice cube tray. Once solidified, blend with 1 shot white rum until it reaches the consistency of a slushie.

    45. Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot white rum, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, a small handful of frozen strawberries, and ½ cup of ice. Blend.

    46. Margarita
    Blend 1 shot simple syrup, the juice from ½ lemon and 1 lime, 1 shot of tequila, and ½ cup of ice. Garnish with a slice of lime, but skip the salt.

    47. Blueberry-Lime Margarita
    Mix together the standard margarita but substitute ¼ cup ice for ¼ cup frozen blueberries.

    48. Melon Kiwi-tini
    Puree ¼ a honeydew melon and 1 kiwi (peeled), the juice from 1 lime, simple syrup (mix 1 shot honey with 2 tablespoons warm water), and ½ cup sake. Blend with ½ cup ice.
    Wine Drinks

    49. Mimosa
    Into a Champagne flute, pour 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice, 2 shots sparkling wine, and¼ cup seltzer.

    50. White Sangria
    In a wine glass, combine two strawberries (halved), ½ a fresh peach (diced), ½ a pear (diced),2 shots white wine, and ¼ cup seltzer.

    51. Red Sangria
    Toss ½ an apple (sliced), ½ an orange (sliced), and 4 grapes into a glass. Add ½ cup fruity red wine and ¼ cup seltzer.

    52. Pomegranate Fizz
    Into a champagne flute, pour: ½ cup pomegranate juice, the juice from 1 lime, and 2 shots sparkling wine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    53. Pear Sparkler
    Puree ½ a pear until liquefied and add to a champagne flute. Pour in 2 shots sparkling wine and add three slices of pear.

    54. Sparkling Apricot Punch
    In a glass, combine ½ cup diced apricots and ½ cup apricot juice (100 percent juice, please!). Add ½ cup sparkling wine and ¼ cup seltzer and stir to combine.
    Hot Drinks

    55. Hot Toddy
    In a mug, combine 1 shot bourbon, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Pour in¼ cup boiling water and stir to dissolve honey.

    56. Irish Coffee
    In a mug, combine 1 shot of whiskey, 1 teaspoon raw sugar, and ¾ cup hot coffee. Pour 1 tablespoon skim milk on top and don’t stir!

    57. Mojito Tea
    In a mug, combine 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Remove tea bag and add 1shot of light rum and juice from ½ a lime. Remove mint leaves and enjoy!

    58. Bitter Tea
    Brew a cup of fruity black tea and stir in ½ shot bitters and 1 ½ shots pomegranate juice.

    59. Mulled Wine
    Over low heat, simmer ¾ cup fruity red wine, a pinch of orange zest, 2 whole cloves, 1 black peppercorn, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of sugar. Heat for about 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy!

    60. Mint Hot Chocolate
    Heat 1 cup skim milk and stir in 1 packet light hot cocoa mix. Add 1 shot tequila and ⅓ shot peppermint schnapps."


    SOURCE: http://www.greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-for-boozing-030712/


    ^Def gotta save this list! Thanks!
  • LeilaFace
    LeilaFace Posts: 390 Member
    I'm a gin person...

    I drink Gin & Gingers - it's gin, ice and diet gingerale. 3oz of gin is 194 calories.
  • LeilaFace
    LeilaFace Posts: 390 Member
    1. Classic Mojito
    In the bottom of a glass, muddle 12 fresh mint leaves, the juice of ½ lime, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Add a few ice cubes and pour in 1 ½ ounces (one shot) of light rum and ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    2. Fruit Mojito
    Prep a classic mojito, but before pouring in the rum and soda, muddle in ¼ cup fresh or thawed frozen fruit like strawberry, blueberry, mango, or kiwi in the bottom of the glass. Top with ice, rum, and seltzer and garnish as desired!

    3. Bloody Mary
    Scrap the mix and make a Bloody Mary from scratch! Start with ¾ cup of no sugar-added, low-sodium tomato juice and add the juice of ½ lemon, a dash each of hot sauce andWorcestershire sauce, fresh ground pepper to taste, and 1 shot of vodka. Garnish with a lemon wedge and celery stick. Bonus points for adding a cocktail shrimp for some extra protein!

    4. Mint Julep
    Muddle together 12 fresh mint leaves and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Pour in one shot of Kentucky bourbon and 2 shots seltzer water.

    5. Sidecar
    In a shaker with ice, mix together: 1 shot of cognac, ½ shot Cointreau (or other orange liqueur), and the juice of 1 lemon. Pour into glass with or without ice and garnish with lemon slice.

    6. Cape Codder
    Pour 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added) over ice. Add 2 shots seltzer water, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

    7. Sea Breeze
    Pour 1 shot vodka, 1 shot cranberry juice (100 percent juice, no sugar added), and 1 shot fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice over ice. Add a splash of seltzer and enjoy! (Preferably in a beach chair by the water!)

    8. Lime Rickey
    Combine ½ a shot of fresh-squeezed lime juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, and ⅔ shot bitters. Top with 1 cup seltzer.

    9. Screwdriver
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Fill remainder of glass with seltzer.

    10. Tequila Sunrise
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of tequila and 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Top with a splash of cranberry juice (no-sugar-added, 100 percent juice).

    11. Vodka Sunset
    Muddle ¼ cup blackberries in the bottom of a glass. Top with ice and add 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 1 shot fresh-squeezed lime juice, ½ shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, and a splash of sparkling wine.

    12. Light & Stormy
    Into a short glass with ice, pour 1 shot of light rum and 2 shots ginger ale.

    13. Legend of Jack Sparrow
    In an 8-ounce glass with ice, combine 1 shot coconut rum and the juice of 1 lime. Fill the rest of the glass with ginger ale (about ¾ cup). Garnish with a slice of lime.

    14. Berry Lemonade
    In the bottom of an 8-ounce glass, muddle the juice of 1 lemon, ¼ cup frozen blueberries or strawberries, and ½ shot simple syrup. Pour in 1 shot of vodka and top with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    15. Minty Iced Tea
    In a heatproof mug, combine 6 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes. Then, place mug in fridge or freezer until chilled. Remove tea bag and mint, and pour liquid into a glass with ice. Add 1 shot of vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    16. Fizzy Lemonade
    In a shaker with ice, mix together 1 shot of tequila, ½ shot simple syrup, and the juice of 1 lemon. Transfer to an 8-ounce glass and fill rest of glass with seltzer (about ¾ cup).

    17. On the Rocks
    Drink it straight! Water down 1 shot of any favorite liquor by pouring over ice cubes for sipping!

    18. Tom Collins
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot of gin and the juice of 1 small lemon. Strain into an 8-ounce glass and top with seltzer water (about ¾ cup).

    19. Grapefruit Margarita
    Combine 1 shot of tequila, the juice of 1 lime and ½ a grapefruit, and ¾ shot of orange liqueur. Pour over ice.

    20. Light White Russian
    Combine 2 shots brewed coffee (or espresso!) chilled and ¾ cup skim milk. Add 1 shot of vodka and a few ice cubes and stir.

    21. Gin and Seltzer
    Instead of a G&T, combine 1 shot of gin with 2 shots of seltzer water and garnish with a lime wedge (or a few!).

    22. Gin Gimlet
    In a glass with ice, combine 1 shot of gin, the juice of 2 small limes, and 1 shot simple syrup. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    23. Vodka Soda
    It almost goes without saying, but spice up 1 shot of vodka and 2 shots of seltzer with a lemon or lime wedge (or both). Works with any other liquor, too!

    24. Drunken Arnold Palmer
    Combine 1 black tea bag, ¾ cup hot water, the juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon honey. Chill. Add 1 shot vodka and garnish with a lemon wedge.

    25. Pom Cosmo
    In a shaker with ice, combine 1 shot pomegranate vodka, 1 shot orange liqueur, and the juice of 1 lime. Shake, strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of lime.

    26. Pear Martini
    Muddle half a very ripe peeled pear in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Add ice, ½ shots fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and 1 shot pear vodka. (Regular vodka works, too.) Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of fresh pear.

    27. Sex on the Beach
    In a glass with ice, mix 1 shot peach-flavored vodka, 2 shots cranberry juice, and 1 ½ shots fresh-squeezed orange juice. Add a dash of seltzer and enjoy!

    28. Rosemary-Cucumber Lemonade
    Stir together juice from 3 lemons and 1 teaspoon honey. Add 1 shot rosemary-infused vodkaand ¾ cup seltzer. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon wedge.

    29. Cinnamon Sour
    In a cocktail shaker, combine: 1 shot mango vodka, 1 shot simple syrup, and 1 shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Pour over ice and garnish with a mango slice and cinnamon stick.

    30. Grapefruit and Vodka
    For a zesty cocktail, combine the juice of ½ a grapefruit and 1 shot of vodka topped with ½ cup seltzer.

    31. Sour Apple Spritzer
    Pour 1 shot sour apple vodka and ½ cup seltzer over ice and garnish with a green apple sliceand a cinnamon stick.

    32. Tropical Rum Punch
    Stir together ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice, ½ cup pineapple juice (100 percent juice only!), and 1 shot light rum. Pour over ice and put on some shades.

    33. Gin and Juice
    Pour over ice: ½ cup of fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1 shot of gin, and ½ cup seltzer.

    34. Refreshing Gin Cup
    Mix together 1 shot of gin, ½ cup ginger ale, and 2 shots seltzer water. Garnish with a cucumber spear and lemon slice.

    35. Gingered Pear and Brandy Cocktail
    Create a ginger-infused simple syrup by mixing together 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¾ tablespoon chopped and peeled fresh ginger. Let stand 15 minutes, then strain. Mix together ginger syrup, 1 shot of cognac, and ½ cup pear juice or nectar and pour over ice.
    Shots and Shooters

    36. Redheaded Slut Lite
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot schnapps, ⅓ shot Jagermeister, ⅔ shot cranberry juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    37. Fuzzy Navel
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot peach Schnapps, ⅔ shot fresh-squeezed orange juice,⅔ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ⅔ shot water.

    38. Scooby Snacks
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot coconut rum, ⅓ shot banana rum, ⅓ shot pineapple juice, and 1 tablespoon light whipped cream. Strain into a short glass.

    39. Peppermint Patty
    Muddle 6 fresh mint leaves with ⅔ shot vodka. Add a splash of water and 1 teaspoon lightchocolate syrup. Mix in a shaker with ice. Strain before serving.

    40. Lemondrop
    In a shaker with ice, combine ⅓ shot. vodka, ⅓ shot fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon honey.
    Frozen Drinks

    41. Pina Colada
    Blend together ½ cup ice, ½ cup coconut milk, ¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks, and 1 shot white rum.

    42. Frozen Lemonade
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot of vodka, juice from 1 lemon, and ¾ cup of ice. Blend until smooth

    43. Frozen Mudslide
    Mix together 1 packet diet hot cocoa mix with 1 shot warm simple syrup and ¼ cup hot water. Blend the cocoa mixture, ¼ cup vanilla soy milk, 1 shot vanilla-infused vodka, 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup, and ½ cup ice.

    44. Melon-Mint Granita
    Puree 1 cup watermelon and 5 fresh mint leaves until liquefied. Freeze in an ice cube tray. Once solidified, blend with 1 shot white rum until it reaches the consistency of a slushie.

    45. Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri
    Combine 1 shot simple syrup, 1 shot white rum, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, a small handful of frozen strawberries, and ½ cup of ice. Blend.

    46. Margarita
    Blend 1 shot simple syrup, the juice from ½ lemon and 1 lime, 1 shot of tequila, and ½ cup of ice. Garnish with a slice of lime, but skip the salt.

    47. Blueberry-Lime Margarita
    Mix together the standard margarita but substitute ¼ cup ice for ¼ cup frozen blueberries.

    48. Melon Kiwi-tini
    Puree ¼ a honeydew melon and 1 kiwi (peeled), the juice from 1 lime, simple syrup (mix 1 shot honey with 2 tablespoons warm water), and ½ cup sake. Blend with ½ cup ice.
    Wine Drinks

    49. Mimosa
    Into a Champagne flute, pour 2 shots fresh-squeezed orange juice, 2 shots sparkling wine, and¼ cup seltzer.

    50. White Sangria
    In a wine glass, combine two strawberries (halved), ½ a fresh peach (diced), ½ a pear (diced),2 shots white wine, and ¼ cup seltzer.

    51. Red Sangria
    Toss ½ an apple (sliced), ½ an orange (sliced), and 4 grapes into a glass. Add ½ cup fruity red wine and ¼ cup seltzer.

    52. Pomegranate Fizz
    Into a champagne flute, pour: ½ cup pomegranate juice, the juice from 1 lime, and 2 shots sparkling wine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

    53. Pear Sparkler
    Puree ½ a pear until liquefied and add to a champagne flute. Pour in 2 shots sparkling wine and add three slices of pear.

    54. Sparkling Apricot Punch
    In a glass, combine ½ cup diced apricots and ½ cup apricot juice (100 percent juice, please!). Add ½ cup sparkling wine and ¼ cup seltzer and stir to combine.
    Hot Drinks

    55. Hot Toddy
    In a mug, combine 1 shot bourbon, 1 tablespoon honey, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Pour in¼ cup boiling water and stir to dissolve honey.

    56. Irish Coffee
    In a mug, combine 1 shot of whiskey, 1 teaspoon raw sugar, and ¾ cup hot coffee. Pour 1 tablespoon skim milk on top and don’t stir!

    57. Mojito Tea
    In a mug, combine 5 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 black tea bag, and 1 cup boiling water. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Remove tea bag and add 1shot of light rum and juice from ½ a lime. Remove mint leaves and enjoy!

    58. Bitter Tea
    Brew a cup of fruity black tea and stir in ½ shot bitters and 1 ½ shots pomegranate juice.

    59. Mulled Wine
    Over low heat, simmer ¾ cup fruity red wine, a pinch of orange zest, 2 whole cloves, 1 black peppercorn, 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of sugar. Heat for about 10 minutes, then strain and enjoy!

    60. Mint Hot Chocolate
    Heat 1 cup skim milk and stir in 1 packet light hot cocoa mix. Add 1 shot tequila and ⅓ shot peppermint schnapps."


    SOURCE: http://www.greatist.com/health/60-healthier-drinks-for-boozing-030712/


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