The best low calorie wines
Generally speaking, due to the alcohol and sugar content, a high-alcohol and sweet wine will have more calories than a dry, low-alcohol wine. However, sugar has fewer calories than alcohol, so it might be better to go for a sweet, low-alcohol wine. Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Cabernet Sauvignon are on the lower end of the calorie scale.
1. Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc, $17.99 each, Dan Murphy's
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72 calories per glass
Designed to fit your lifestyle without impacting it, the Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc is a low calorie and low alcohol white wine from the Marlborough region, made low-calorie and low alcohol through a targeted process of vacuum distillation. Perfect for Friday night drinks or a Sunday lunch, this wine pairs well with fresh seafood and vegetables.
2. Tempus Two Lighten Up Pinot Noir, $17.99, BoozeBud
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79.5 calories per glass
With 30 per cent less calories and alcohol than in a standard Tempus bottle, the Tempus Two Lighten Up uses spinning cone technology to remove alcohol - retaining its aromatics and taste without needing to harvest unripe grapes to ensure a lower alcohol content. Produced with 100 per cent solar and wind power and biodegradable paper stock for labels, Tempus Two's Lighten Up rosé, pinot noir, prosecco and pinot grigio are tasteful and sustainable choices for balanced drinking.
3. Tart Daytime sparkling dry rosé wine cans 8-pack, $40, Dan Murphy's
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75 calories per serve
A perfect picnic or languid summer arvo drink, these sparkling dry rosé cans are vegan-friendly, light and refreshing. Plus, with 1.6 standard drinks in each can, you don't need to sacrifice the alcohol content for lower calories.
4. Hilo shiraz spritzer, 12-pack, $42, Hilo
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54 calories per can
Using single parcel Barossa Valley wine, this shiraz spritzer is low alcohol, and has flavours of rich plum, blackberry, and a subtle pomegranate lift.
The best low calorie beers
When it comes to beer...low carb often means lower calories. Supposedly, a Hahn Superdry has 99 calories, Pure Blonde has 92 calories, and XXXX Gold has only 109 calories per bottle.
1. Hahn Superdry case of 24 bottles, $49, Liquorland
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99 calories per bottle
Hahn Superdry has long been a staple of low-carb and low-calorie beer drinking in Australia. Pale, smooth and dry, this lightly hopped drink pairs well with fried and spicy foods - particularly on a hot summer's day.
2. Better Beer zero carb lager 6-pack, $19.99, BWS
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87 calories per serve
Crisp and refreshing, the Better Beer zero carb lager is crafted in Australia, and makes a perfect low-calorie option for weekend drinks.
The best low calorie vodka drinks and seltzers
Vodka on its own is a relatively low-calorie alcohol with no sugar or carbs, and just 64 calories in a shot. Seltzers have rapidly grown in popularity in the past few years as a carbonated and refreshing way of enjoying the spirit.
1. Smirnoff Seltzer natural orange can 24 pack, $110, Liquorland
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70 calories per can
Departing from the sweetness of the classic Smirnoff Cruiser, the Smirnoff seltzer is vodka mixed with lightly flavoured sparkling water - and with zero sugar. Serve this fresh citrus flavoured drink with a slice of orange to further heighten its natural taste.
2. Fizzer seltzer Tropical Crush 6-pack, $20, Moon Dog
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84 calories per can
If you were a fiend for Frosty Fruits, you'll sure to love this tropical seltzer from independent Australian brewery Moon Dog. Vegan-friendly and low gluten, this alcoholic sparkling water boasts flavours of passionfruit, mango, orange and pineapple; and is low in sugar and calories.
3. Fellr watermelon brewed alcoholic seltzer 4-pack, $17.95, Dan Murphy's
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83 calories per can
Bursting with crisp notes of watermelon, this seltzer from Australian company Fellr evokes the tastes of laidback summer in the land down under. Having won Silver at the World Premixed Awards, rest assured you'll be sipping pretty with one of these.
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