The healthiest alcoholic beverages?

kbell · Jan 9th, 2008, 10:32 AM

i know it's none, but in reality we watch the playoffs with a bunch of friends & of course have drinks. I usually drink beer but am looking for a healthier alternative. I do not like wine at all.

I was thinking vodka soda, but the calorie counter I looked at said 75 cal per.
Even Bacardi & diet has less than that @ 69 cal per. Anything lower than that???
Not that I'm having a ton of drinks but this can add up to a substantial amount of calories.......

Kiss Me Deadly · Jan 9th, 2008, 12:48 PM

red wine??? I always feel healthier after I drink some...

coach4me · Jan 9th, 2008, 12:55 PM

I think the lowest calorie option is going to be a white liquor with a no calorie mixer... like rum and diest coke, or vodka and diet soda, or something like that.

bagaholic85 · Jan 9th, 2008, 12:55 PM

i stick with bacardi diet with lime when im out and wine at home

Jill · Jan 9th, 2008, 01:09 PM

Watermelon or chocolate martinis

ROFL......NOT!
I WISH!

candace117 · Jan 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM

^LMAO Jill

My friend and I used to mix vodka or gin into those Sobe Lean drinks, the gin goes well into the peach tea one...and the vodka would be good in those grapefruit ones...

surlygirl · Jan 9th, 2008, 01:59 PM

I'm not sure if it's low in calories or healthy, but I tell myself that a glass or two of champagne can't be too bad! It certainly helps my mental health!

claireZk · Jan 9th, 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by coach4me

I think the lowest calorie option is going to be a white liquor with a no calorie mixer... like rum and diest coke, or vodka and diet soda, or something like that.

^ This is true. Clear liquids/liquors are less likely to give you hangovers too

I usually drink vodka and diet tonic OR vodka, lots club soda and a splash of OJ (like a REALLY watered down screwdriver). What I do when I'm going out, is I order the mixer in a double glass and the shot separately and I mix it myself. That way I know exactly how much alcohol is in it and I won't get drunk or drink too many calories. My favorite drink is Patron Silver and diet tonic with a big lime wedge

kbell · Jan 9th, 2008, 02:53 PM

I guess I'm doomed to have 70-75 calories per drink!! I'll have double the workout Saturday, try to compensate.

chessmont · Jan 9th, 2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiss Me Deadly

red wine??? I always feel healthier after I drink some...

LOL, I agree, in fact I am getting healthy right now!

Zophie · Jan 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM

I had a trainer who would take Crystal Lite with her in her purse and order a vodka + soda and add the Crystal Lite. I think Grey Goose with soda and lime tastes good by itself though.

Demosthenes · Jan 10th, 2008, 05:26 AM

I love my vodka. :P Try vodka and Diet Sprite/Diet Sierra Mist with lime in it, on the rocks. SO yummy!

There's also Crown and Diet Coke, which is good too.

kbell · Jan 10th, 2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Demosthenes

I love my vodka. :P Try vodka and Diet Sprite/Diet Sierra Mist with lime in it, on the rocks. SO yummy!

There's also Crown and Diet Coke, which is good too.

Ooooh - I forgot about diet sprite! I think I will mix that with blueberry stoli, I love blueberry stoli - although I'm guessing the flavored vodkas aren't as low cal.

kbell · Jan 10th, 2008, 08:26 AM

^^^ I just checked the daily plate & rasberry stoli = 60 cal per so I'm guessing blueberry is the same - YAY!

LOREBUNDE · Jan 10th, 2008, 10:33 AM

The only thing I can think of is a diet soda w/whatever spirit, grapefruit juice with vodka or even tomato juice w/vodka. I know you said you don't like wine but there are literally hundreds to try, maybe you just haven't found one you like?

Jan 9th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#1
kbell Member Location: MA	The healthiest alcoholic beverages? i know it's none, but in reality we watch the playoffs with a bunch of friends & of course have drinks. I usually drink beer but am looking for a healthier alternative. I do not like wine at all. I was thinking vodka soda, but the calorie counter I looked at said 75 cal per. Even Bacardi & diet has less than that @ 69 cal per. Anything lower than that??? Not that I'm having a ton of drinks but this can add up to a substantial amount of calories....... __________________ Heal quickly & come back soon! Last edited by kbell; Jan 9th, 2008 at 10:33 AM. Reason: typos

Jan 9th, 2008, 12:48 PM	#2
Kiss Me Deadly Woosaaa Location: New York!!	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? red wine??? I always feel healthier after I drink some... __________________

Jan 9th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#3
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Jan 9th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#4
bagaholic85 Member Location: i <3 ny	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? i stick with bacardi diet with lime when im out and wine at home

Jan 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#6
candace117 Pirate Trash Location: Hardcorvallis	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? ^LMAO Jill My friend and I used to mix vodka or gin into those Sobe Lean drinks, the gin goes well into the peach tea one...and the vodka would be good in those grapefruit ones... __________________ "With so much drama in the L-B-C, it's kinda hard bein Snoop D-O-double G."

Jan 9th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#5
Jill	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? Watermelon or chocolate martinis ROFL......NOT! I WISH!

Jan 9th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#7
surlygirl Now sweeter! Location: Washington, DC area	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? I'm not sure if it's low in calories or healthy, but I tell myself that a glass or two of champagne can't be too bad! It certainly helps my mental health!

Jan 9th, 2008, 02:53 PM	#9
kbell Member Location: MA	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? I guess I'm doomed to have 70-75 calories per drink!! I'll have double the workout Saturday, try to compensate. __________________ Heal quickly & come back soon!

Jan 9th, 2008, 11:21 PM	#11
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Location: New Orleans, LA	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? I had a trainer who would take Crystal Lite with her in her purse and order a vodka + soda and add the Crystal Lite. I think Grey Goose with soda and lime tastes good by itself though. __________________

Jan 10th, 2008, 05:26 AM	#12
Demosthenes Member	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? I love my vodka. :P Try vodka and Diet Sprite/Diet Sierra Mist with lime in it, on the rocks. SO yummy! There's also Crown and Diet Coke, which is good too. __________________

Jan 10th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#14
kbell Member Location: MA	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? ^^^ I just checked the daily plate & rasberry stoli = 60 cal per so I'm guessing blueberry is the same - YAY! __________________ Heal quickly & come back soon!

Jan 10th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#15
LOREBUNDE Member Location: Rhode Island	Re: The healthiest alcoholic beverages? The only thing I can think of is a diet soda w/whatever spirit, grapefruit juice with vodka or even tomato juice w/vodka. I know you said you don't like wine but there are literally hundreds to try, maybe you just haven't found one you like?