Having a few cocktails at the end of a hard week should be a great feeling, not something that makes you feel guilty come Monday morning. For those of you who enjoy great cocktails, but could do without all the added calories and sugar, finding something satisfying can be a challenge. Fortunately, there are several delicious cocktail choices that eliminate the caloric overkill without sacrificing quality or taste.
Continue reading to review the some of the most popular low calorie cocktails you can order at any full-service bar or restaurant, or even make at home!
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► Champagne
SURPRISED?
90 Calories!
► Gimlet
Any Liquor, Rose’s Sweet Lime Juice, Lime Wedge
180 Calories
*Substitute Rose’s for a dash of simple syrup and fresh squeezed lime for less calories.
► Gin and Tonic w/Lemon
Gin, Tonic Water, Lemon Wedge
150 Calories
► Martini
Vodka or Gin, Vermouth (Olives Optional)
175 Calories
*Order it “dry” and forgo the olives for fewer calories.
► Mojito
White Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedge
170 Calories
► Old Fashioned
Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar
155 Calories
► Paloma
Tequila of Choice, Grapefruit Juice, Soda Water, Lime Wedge
165 Calories
*Forgo the sugar rim for less calories.
► Rum and Diet
Rum, Diet Soda of Your Choice (commonly Diet Cola), Lime Wedge
100 Calories
► Sazerac
Whiskey, Absinthe, Bitters, Sugar, Water
135 Calories
► Vodka and Soda w/Lime
Vodka, Soda Water, Lime Wedge
100 Calories
Are you now craving your favorite low calorie cocktail from the list? Visit English Ivy’s Downtown Pub and Eatery and enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, and delicious drinks! Be sure to check out our weekly specials, too!
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