{"id":66,"date":"2019-08-20T18:45:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=66"},"modified":"2019-08-20T18:45:11","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T18:45:11","slug":"top-recommended-low-calorie-cocktail-options-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/top-recommended-low-calorie-cocktail-options-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-Recommended Low Calorie Cocktail Options for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you enjoy a great cocktail at the end of a hard day, but\nprefer not to indulge in too much sugar or calories, there are still many great\noptions to choose from at your local pub that won\u2019t set your nutrition goals\nback. Continue below for a list of some of the top-recommended and most\nfrequently ordered low calories cocktails that are the perfect refreshing\nfinish to a long work day. You may be surprised to learn which drink comes in\nat the lowest calories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Downtown Indianapolis Skinny Cocktails 317-822-5070<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cocktails Under 200 Calories <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

You do not have to jeopardize your summer fitness plan, nor\nruin your nutrition goals, every time you want to relax and have some\ncocktails. Instead, just stick to some popular alcoholic refreshments that are\nmade with simple ingredients, and do not have any added sugars. Here are some\ntop-recommended cocktails that come in at under 200 calories per drink, in\norder from lowest to highest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Champagne<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 90<\/em> Calories
\u21ac Add some fresh fruit or a splash of juice for added flavor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Vodka & Soda With Lime<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 100 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> Vodka, Soda Water, and a Lime Wedge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Rum & Diet Coke<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 100 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> Rum, Diet Coke, Lime Wedge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Sazerac<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition: <\/strong>135 Calories
Ingredients: <\/strong>Whiskey, Absinth, Bitters, Sugar, and Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Gin & Tonic With Lemon<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition: <\/strong>150 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> Gin, Tonic Water, and Lemon Wedge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Old Fashioned<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 155 Calories
Ingredients: <\/strong>Bourbon, Bitters, and Sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Paloma<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 165 Calories
Ingredients: <\/strong>Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Soda Water, and a Lime Wedge
\u21ac For fewer calories, forgo a sugar-coated rim.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Mojito<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 170 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> White Rum, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, Lime Wedge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Martini<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 175 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> Vodka or Gin, Vermouth (Olives Optional)
\u21ac For less calories, order it \u201cdry\u201d and forgo the olives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2600 Gimlet<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition:<\/strong> 180 Calories
Ingredients:<\/strong> Any Liquor, Rose’s\u00ae Sweet Lime Juice, and Lime Wedge
\u21ac For less calories, swap Rose’s\u00ae for a dash of simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a1 When in doubt, stick to some general rules of thumb for concocting a lo-calorie, skinny drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2611 Avoid premixed drinks, mixes, syrups, and liqueurs.
\u2611 Swap soda for sparkling water or soda water.
\u2611 Swap red wine for white wine.
\u2611 Choose simple recipes with few ingredients.
\u2611 Use fresh fruit to enhance flavor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delish Skinny Cocktails in Downtown Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact English Ivy\u2019s at 317-822-5070<\/strong> to hear about our delicious summertime cocktail list and drink specials<\/a>! We have a full bar stocked with all your favorites, including premium liquors, wine, beer, and more. So if you need a new \u201cGay-thering\u201d place for your group, trust English Ivy\u2019s bar and restaurant for phenomenal food, fun, and friendship!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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