If you ask a dietitian which drinks to avoid when you\u2019re watching your weight, mixed drinks would likely be their first answer! These tasty concoctions are a sure-fire way to get a party going, but they tend to be heavy on sugar and calories. The old standby vodka soda is low in calories, but it gets kind of boring after a while! Sweet, fruity, yummy cocktails? Yes, please!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does this mean you have to give up your fun, boozy nights out? Of course not! Sometimes a cocktail or two is just what you need after a crazy day. Thankfully, there are plenty of tasty cocktail options out there that even a dietitian might indulge in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No, not all cocktails are created equal. Guilt-free cocktails are alcoholic mixed drinks that shouldn\u2019t affect anyone\u2019s weight loss efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guilt-free cocktails typically use zero-carb alcohol as the base. These include rum, vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But zero carb doesn\u2019t equate to zero calories. The truth is that alcoholic drinks have lots of calories. In fact, if you\u2019re not careful, you can drink the equivalent of your daily calories in just a few shots of alcohol!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related article:\u00a0Drinking and Training: Does Alcohol Kill Your Gains?<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few of my favorite low-calorie cocktail recipes that won\u2019t ruin all your hard work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Add vodka, tea, and juice to a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice, and strain into martini glass. Top with sparkling wine. Squeeze lemon peel over glass to release oils, garnish with mint. (Source: Prevention<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Build ingredients in a Collins glass with ice, and stir. Garnish with lemon wedge and mint leaf if desired. (Source: Shape.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Combine orange juice, vodka, and triple sec in a cocktail shaker, then shake for about 30 seconds. Pour drink into a glass, and top with seltzer. (Source: Chef Savvy<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a small saucepan, bring stevia and water to a boil. Add rhubarb, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a small bowl and let it cool (to speed up the process, place the bowl in an ice bath). Meanwhile, combine orange slices, orange juice, strawberries, and sparkling wine in a large pitcher. To serve, add the cooled rhubarb mixture, seltzer, and ice to the pitcher. Mix and slightly muddle with a wooden spoon or ladle. Enjoy your cocktails with friends! (Source: Daily Burn<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber, melon, and mint. Add Vidal and ice, and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with cucumber and mint. (Source: Shape.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: This recipe makes 8 servings hence the plural cocktails<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Place 5 berries and 2 mint leaves in the bottom of your champagne glass. Using a spoon, muddle raspberries until slightly mashed. Fill glass with champagne, Prosecco, or Moscato. Add vodka and lemon juice. Optionally, add 1\/2 tsp honey and 1 tsp Chambord. (Source: Lexi\u2019s Clean Kitchen<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Muddle 3 basil leaves with vanilla syrup and lime juice. Add rum and ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with remaining basil leaf. (Source: The Intoxicologist<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n How to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In a measuring cup, combine blueberry juice, lime juice, and sugar, mixing well. Fill a glass to the top with ice cubes, then pour the blueberry juice mixture over the ice. Add champagne and a few blueberries. (Source: Peanut Butter & Peppers<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s always room to play and experiment when it comes to making your own guilt-free cocktails. You don\u2019t need to learn any fancy bartender moves. A good balance of ingredients is really all that\u2019s needed to make a tasty drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need more guilt-free cocktails? Check out these Low Carb Cocktails For The Holidays<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Best 8 Guilt-Free Cocktails That Won\u2019t Sabotage Your Weight Loss Efforts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1)<\/strong> Sparkling Hibiscus Martini (96 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2)<\/strong> Avi\u00f3n Watermelon Martini (182 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3)<\/strong> Skinny Orange Crush (164 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4)<\/strong> Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria (107 calories per 8-oz serving)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5)<\/strong> Green with Inn-vy (180 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6)<\/strong> French Kiss Cocktails (116 calories per serving)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7)<\/strong> Nilla Basil Daiquiri (132 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8)<\/strong> Skinny Blueberry Spritzer (117 calories)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What<\/strong> are your favorite guilt-free cocktails<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n