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4 low-calorie alcoholic beverages that are diet-friendly

Guilt-free Friday knock-off drinks. - by Laura Barry
  • 14 Feb 2019
4 low-calorie alcoholic beverages that are diet-friendly

For those of us watching our calorie intake and trying to cut the carbs, going out for a drink with the girls or an after-work tipple can pose a series of challenges. Do you throw caution to the wind and order whatever drink you want? Or do you forgo drinking at all and stick with water? Well, you can actually have your cake and eat it, too.  Here are five low-calorie alcoholic beverages that are diet-friendly.

1. Vodka

Although it isn’t exactly a drink for sipping, vodka or tequila generally have a low calorie count of around 105, a low amount of sugar and zero carbs.  

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2. Dry white wine with a low alcohol content

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.

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3. Beer

Although beer has traditionally been associated with blokes, an ice-cold frothy is for the enjoyment of all humankind. Try a Hahn Superdry which has 99 calories, Pure Blonde has 107 calories, Toohey’s New has 98 calories, XXXX Gold has only 109 calories, and Corona Extra has just 82 calories.

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4. Mojito

Although cocktails and mixers are generally high in calories, it turns out that a mojito may be more diet friendly. Depending on how the drink is made, a mojito with 30ml of white rum, lime, mint, ice and soda, can be brought down to almost 100 calories.

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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