Shocking Ways These 18 Low-Calorie Alcohols Can Improve Your Health

Vodka soda is a simple low-calorie drink made mainly from vodka and soda water. A highball glass filled with ice is poured into it and served with a lemon garnish. It is the perfect drink for your fitness goals.
First of all, it is low in calories and then no sugar or syrup is added to it. So you don't have to think much about sugar intake. That means you get 2 grams of sugar, and carbs but about 131 calories from this vodka soda. It can be served in a tall glass if desired but I've given you my favorite serving ideas and now you decide which one to try.

When you mix this gin cocktail with a diet tonic, it becomes a low-calorie drink that can be a perfect beverage for today's generation. It takes no more than 2 minutes to make, but what you get is a refreshing drink that contains only 90-100 calories.
You also pour about 1.5 ounces into a highball glass and top it with Diet Tonic. Finally, garnish with a lemon slice. Additionally, you can add fresh herbs such as mint, basil, or rosemary to add extra flavor and aroma. Another variation I like is that if you add some fresh grapefruit or orange juice to it for a slight tanginess, you can enjoy a wonderful and fresh flavor.

Light beer is a great choice for your low-calorie beverage. What you don't get in regular beer, you get in this light beer without any extra calories and you don't have to sacrifice any taste for it. You'll get 90-110 calories per 12-ounce serving of light beer, but in the same place, you'll get 150-200 calories if you drink regular beer. So consider the difference.
You can serve it with various dishes such as grilled chicken, salads, light appetizers, and seafood. Beers you can try include Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, and Bud Light.

Champagne is another name but you can say celebration and luxury, but also it is a very caloric alcohol option. It is very light and has a sophisticated flavor that helps maintain your health goals. They contain polyphenols, providing many health benefits and help maintain heart health.
A standard glass serving has around 90-100 calories which is perfect and contains natural sweeteners so all your goals are maintained. Along with champagne, you can serve healthy appetizers like fresh fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains that will greatly enhance your drinking experience. Finally, champagne has fewer calories than wine.

Dry wine, whether red or white, is a great choice if you're looking for low-calorie alcohol. We can divide wine into three categories, dry, bold, and light, but we can only choose dry wine as a low-calorie alcohol. Wine contains antioxidants like resveratrol and flavonoids that protect our cells from damage. Moreover, it helps a lot in increasing good HDL cholesterol and reducing bad HDL cholesterol, which improves our heart health.
Just as you can pair foods like pasta or strong cheese with dry red wine, seafood, poultry, light salads, and soft cheeses pair beautifully with dry white wine. Now the question may arise as to how to recognize that it is a dry wine, in which case, always look at the label, if it says "dry," "brut," or "extra brut," choose them.

This rum and diet coke cocktail is a great choice for those who love rum. Made with rum, Diet Coke, lemon, and ice, this cocktail only provides 65 calories if you make it with 1.5 oz of rum, which is great for those trying to keep their calorie intake in check. It's as versatile as it is easy to build, meaning you can do any kind of customization with ease. But always eat in moderation and drink responsibly because I always say Moderation is Key.
In this case, you can use diet soda instead of water for a slight change in taste like Diet Pepsi or Coke Zero. If you can drink in moderation, it's still a healthy choice.

Tequila with Lime is a very old and classic drink that is a great choice among low-calorie drinks. A 1.5-ounce shot of LT will give you around 96 calories which is comparatively less than other spirits. But since tequila is made with lime juice here, you can get around 100-120 calories from this cocktail. Plus, as a bonus, you get the vitamin C that lemons provide.
Just fill a glass with ice, pour tequila over ice, and squeeze a lemon over it. Stir lightly and garnish with a sliced ​​lemon at the end. There are also many other ways to make tequila cocktails because this cocktail is so versatile. Apart from this on the rocks, it can also be drunk neat. Be sure to let me know in the comments which one you prefer.

The Skinny Margarita is a beloved cocktail, popular for its refreshing flavor. Although the traditional margarita is very high in calories, this skinny margarita is a light, low-calorie version perfect for your diet goals. First, take a glass and rub a lemon wedge on its rim, then dip the glass in coarse salt. Now combine tequila (1.5 oz), fresh lime juice (1 oz), orange liqueur or extract (0.5 oz), and agave nectar or stevia (1 tsp) in a shaker. Shake them vigorously with ice for about 15-20 seconds. Now pour it into the prepared glass and fill the rest with sparkling water or club soda. Serve now.

Since a standard whiskey shot can provide approximately 97 calories, water with whiskey can be considered a low-calorie drink. Bourbon, Scotch, or rye can be your choice, but calories can still be controlled in moderation. With 1.5 oz of whiskey, you can enjoy your drink with as much water as possible.
Also, sparkling water is a great alternative to water if you choose to use it. You can pair this with light snacks like mixed nuts or dark chocolate for a luxurious tasting experience.

A very popular Italian cocktail with vibrant color, refreshing taste, and low-calorie content is the Aperol Spritz. Almost all bars and cafes so you can get this drink. Aperol Spritz is a classic Italian aperitif traditionally made with bitter orange, herbs, and roots, mixed with Prosecco and a splash of soda water. Although it has a relatively higher calorie count than other cocktails, it is considered a low-calorie alcoholic drink. A standard serving of this can provide you with around 125 calories.
It requires oranges, rosemary, club soda, ice, dry Prosecco, and Aperol. You can make variations of this with different sparkling wines like Champagne or Cava if you want.

The mojito is personally my favorite of the Cuban cocktails, especially when it's low-calorie. Usually, mojito is made with sugar or sugar syrup, but here it is made without any sweetener as it is a low-calorie beverage. That means you get the signature taste of a mojito but without any extra calories.
White rum, lemon juice, mint leaves, club soda, ice, Stevia (this is optional), and sliced ​​strawberries for garnish, with just this quota of ingredients, you can easily make a mojito that's able to keep up with your diet goals. You can add fresh berries, cucumber slices, or other fruits for a slight taste change if you want. Also, club sodas are available in different flavors, which you can also use if you want.

A very popular sparkling wine in Italy is Prosecco. This light and fruity flavored wine is very low in calories and a perfect drink option for any occasion. A standard 5-ounce glass serving will only give you 90-100 calories. Realizing that your mind is racing, it's a really smart choice as a low-calorie alcohol.
It can be served beautifully in a flute or tulip-shaped glass and you can add lemon peel, a fresh raspberry, or a sprig of mint to your glass as a garnish. It's so versatile you can make any cocktail you want, such as Combine Prosecco with a splash of Aperol or Campari and a splash of soda water, or Mix Prosecco with peach puree for a delightful and fruity cocktail, or Swap out traditional Champagne for Prosecco in a Mimosa. You can serve it nicely with light appetizers, seafood, and salads.

It is similar to light beer, which was not very popular before, but has increased in popularity recently. This type of alcoholic beverage is made with fermented sugar, carbonated water, and natural fruit essences for flavor. Although most light hard seltzer contains 4-5% alcohol, it is still on my list because of its carbonated and low-calorie content. A can of 12-ounce can give you roughly 90-100 calories, while other alcoholic beverages, cocktails, or craft beers top out at around 200 per serving.
You can try brands like White Claw, Truly, Bon & Viv, and Bud Light Seltzer which have several flavor variations. Most light-hard seltzers are gluten-free, so if any of you are gluten-sensitive, feel free to give it a try.

A variation on the popular traditional drink of gin and tonic is the gin and slimline tonic, a classic choice for diet freaks. This sophisticated drink balances calories with taste. This drink is especially preferred by those who are very health conscious and are not willing to compromise on health as well as taste. A drink made with 1.5 oz of gin and 4-6 oz of Slimline Tonic can get you around 70-90 calories, which is pretty good. Serve this drink in a highball glass garnished with chopped cucumber or mint leaves. You can pair this drink with smoked salmon, cucumber canapés, or a fresh garden salad to take your drinking experience to another level.

This Low-Calorie Vodka Cranberry Cocktail is a very popular drink, but the regular version is usually higher in sugar and calories. This low-calorie version is just as delicious to eat as it is perfect for keeping you on track with your health goals. To make it, first, fill a rock glass with ice, then pour 1.5 ounces of vodka into it. Then pour in 4 ounces of Diet Cranberry Juice. Pour a little lemon juice over it and stir gently for an even kick. Garnish with a lime wedge or a few cranberries. Your low-calorie drink is ready.
With this, you can serve veggie sticks, a shrimp cocktail, or a fresh fruit platter which will be very nice. You will get about 100 calories from this low-calorie beverage which can fulfill your low-calorie demand.

A perfect cocktail for summer is the Paloma, but traditionally it's made with tequila and grapefruit soda. But we are talking about a low-calorie alcoholic drink here, so instead of grapefruit soda we will make it using diet grape soda. This is a Mexican cocktail that tastes amazing. With 2 oz tequila, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and diet grapefruit soda, you can whip up this easy cocktail in just 2 minutes.

A name we all are very familiar with is Martini. Here we are going to talk about the low-calorie version of the popular martini which is made without any sweetener. To make it you'll need gin or vodka, along with dry vermouth, olive browns, and some ice. Chill the glass first in the fridge and then fill a mixing glass with ice. Then pour vodka and vermouth into the glass. Now stir for about 30 seconds. If you want, you can also take it in a cocktail shaker. Then pour the drink into the chilled glass. Garnish with lemon or olives and serve immediately.
Made with 2.5 oz of vodka and 0.5 oz of dry vermouth, you'll get roughly 120 calories per serving of this drink. There is olive brine for the Dirty Martini, but if you want it a little extra dry, reduce the amount of vermouth. Also if you want you can use different flavors of vodka to get different tastes.

Like the previous one, this Bloody Mary is very old and very popular, having been first made around the 1920s. Made with a combination of tomato juice, spices, and vodka, this drink can be served as a beautiful staple on any dining table. Actually making this Bloody Mary is an art that is done by perfectly balancing flavors and seasonings. Also, it's very versatile, so add extra hot sauce, horseradish, or a slice of jalapeño to make it a little spicier. You can also add fresh herbs like dill or basil to add flavor or experiment with olives, prawns, bacon, or pickled vegetables for garnishing.