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Cocktails, Calories, and Carbs

Thu, 12/27/2007 - 4:00am by FitSugar
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Since New Year's Eve is only a few days away, I'm sure you're planning on celebrating with some drinks. Champagne might be a great drink to toast 2008 with, but I'm sure you'll be sipping other cocktails before and after ringing in the New Year. If you're concerned about calories and carbs, here's a little breakdown of some popular cocktails.

Want to see how they compare? Then read more!






These numbers are based on 4-oz. sized drinks.


Drink Calories Carbs in grams
Margarita 188 8.6
Piña Colada 153 10.5
Long Island Iced Tea 233 5.3
White Russian 288 35
Mai Tai 260 17
Mojito 174 6.8
Champagne 91 1.2
Gin/Vodka and Tonic 97 8.2
Cosmopolitan 213 13
Red Wine 104 4.4
White Wine 97 4.5
Jack and Ginger 80.7 8.9

Just a reminder: Please drink responsibly. Alcohol and driving do not mix!

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11 Comments Add a Comment

  • supercoolnat's picture
    supercoolnat
    6

    I've been thinking about moving away from the heavy cocktails and drinking wine instead, so this info is definitely helpful. Pass me some champagne!

    34 weeks 7 hours ago Report Comment
  • Spectra's picture
    Spectra
    9

    It depends on the size on some of those. Some margaritas (the big ones) can have up to 500 calories if you aren't careful. I usually stick with a vodka/diet soda mixer. It's pretty good and it's not too high in calories or carbs.

    Light beer is also a pretty good option...most of them are 100ish calories per can/bottle.

    33 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • JennyLovesYou's picture
    JennyLovesYou
    11

    Vodka tonics are my go-to drinks when I am dieting. Lower in calorie, but it only takes 1 or 2 until I am feeling, ahem, happy - it takes several beers to get me there.

    33 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment

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