15 Best Low-Calorie Alcoholic Drinks When on a Diet

By Staff Writer | Apr 07, 2015 | 08:55 AM EDT

Below are several alcoholic drinks that will not interfere with any diet plan. 

#1: Mismosa 

According to Cooking Light, this drink only has 80 calories for every four-ounce glass. Half of it is made of orange juice, which is a good source of Vitamin C. 

#2: Red Wine 

Wine is good for the heart and full of antioxidants, states Woman. The report states that it is also low in sugar. A small glass of red wine has about 75 calories. 

#3: Mojito 

According to Glamour, this drink is usually bad for diets but not if the syrup is reduced or removed altogether. The rest of the ingredients in the drink are already low on calories. 

#4: Vodka Martini 

Cooking Light recommends ordering a classic vodka martini which is only about 120 calories. Add a little olive juice for an additional five calories. 

#5: Champagne 

Woman says that a little  champagne will only cost 84 calories. 

 #6: Rum and Diet Coke 

To cut back on some calories for this drink, try using white rum and mixing it with diet coke. To add a little kick, Glamour recommends using spiced rum. 

#7: Light Beer 

According to Cooking Light, there are a variety of light beers to choose from that will only cost 55 to 120 calories. The site cautions against "lesser-known draft beers that might be described as 'light' but may not necessarily be light in calories." 

#8: Tequila-Based Drinks 

Tequila shots have 65 calories, reports Woman. So, the site recommends drinking tequila-based cocktails especially fruity variations.  

#9: Sea Breeze 

Glamour suggests ordering a Sea Breeze for vodka-cranberry lovers as this only has 180 calories. 

#10: Gin & Tonic 

Cooking Light states, "a shot of gin is just 100 calories," so tonic water with added lime is only worth 135 calories. For less calories, try mixing gin and club soda. 

#11: Tequila and Soda mix 

Woman recommends this drink as a substitute for Long Island Iced Tea because it only has 69 calories. 

#12: Vanilla Vodka and Diet Ginger Ale 

According to Glamour, this drink "tastes like a slice of cake" and has less then 100 calories.  

#13: Malt Whiskey 

This drink is described as "one of the healthier spirits" by Woman because it only costs 72 calories per serving. 

#14: Sour-Apple Martini 

Glamour advised ordering sour-apple martinis because these only have 160 calories.  

#15: Bloody Mary 

Woman recommends this drink because it is filling and only costs 90 calories. 

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