Here are some ideas to stay under
150 calories when drinking a cocktail
Sunday Brunch is a favorite past time for special occasions, holidays and just to relax and enjoy family and friends. Popular cocktails are Mimosas and Bloody Marys. So which should you drink? Believe it or not a Bloody Mary is low in calories with a small amount of alcohol added. According to The Pinterest Diet, a Bloody Mary is 125 calories for a 10-ounce drink. Plus tomato juice offers vitamin C, potassium and vitamin A, and you can enjoy your Bloody Mary while eating low calorie celery. Tomato juice is high in sodium at 19% so if you use low sodium tomato juice in your mix you can reduce the sodium amount. A Mimosa also has 125 calories per 6.5 ounce drink according to caloriecount.com
Here are some popular recipes for those people
counting calories with the hopes of a slimmer waistline.
COSMOPOLITAN LITE
75 calories
This typically 220-calorie cocktail can be refreshing and lighter on calories by squeezing a wedge each of lime and orange into 1 oz. of cranberry flavored vodka. Top with club soda and serve on the rocks.
WORLD’S EASIEST COCKTAIL
75 calories
The easiest way to slim down your cocktail is to order a flavored vodka or rum with club soda and a twist of lime on the rocks.
REAL STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI
135 calories
Commercial versions of daiquiri mix contain very little fruit but are heavy on corn syrup and other sweeteners, weighing this “fruity” drink down with 350 calories. Instead, puree 1 cup of strawberries in a blender with 1 oz. of light rum and a handful of ice cubes and a sprinkle of sugar.
MINI MARGARITA
80 calories
Margaritas are made from presweetened bases so sweet that they top 470 calories per cup. Make your own mini margarita: Squeeze a couple of lime and orange wedges into a glass and add 1 oz. of tequila and an optional splash of sweet and sour mix. Serve on the rocks.
BASIC BELLINI
105 calories
This sparkling cocktail is easy to make. Blend 2 oz. of white-peach puree with 4 oz. of Prosecco to enjoy this low-cal Italian favorite!
NADA COLADA
140 calories
Pina Coladas are the perfect mix of creamy coconut and sweet pineapple, along with enough rum to let you forget how many calories you’re consuming: a whopping 700 in a 12-oz drink. The alternative is to mix 1 oz. of coconut rum with 4 oz. of pineapple juice, then top with a splash of club soda. Serve over ice.
So, how many calories are in a glass of wine? White or Red?
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a four-ounce glass of wine has approximately 100 calories. While there is some variability among varietals and wine styles, there is little caloric difference between red wine and white wine. What matters more is that most restaurants serve a five- to six-ounce glass of wine; if you’re counting calories, think 125 to 150 calories per 5 to 6 oz. glass of wine. By knowing that one ounce of wine has approximately 25 calories, you can calculate roughly how many calories are in the portion size you’re getting.
Instead of wine, another way to reduce your calories is to opt for Champagne, Prosecco (Italian sparkling wine), or Cava (Spanish sparkling wine); a four-ounce glass is around 85 calories.
Beers That Are Under 150 Calories
Here are some of the popular beers that have under 150 calories in one 12 ounce glass, can, or bottle of beer: