Swap a Strawberry Daiquiri (400kcal) for a Margarita (170kcal) You even switch the lemonade for tonic if you prefer a more bitter taste and even fewer calories. Known for its unfaltering position as Wimbledon's drink of choice, Mr Bell this is the perfect Sangria alternative - coming in at 40 calories less. It's a dream to drink this classic Spanish cocktail alongside some tapas.īut while Sangria is packed with fruit and may appear to be on the healthier side, there are lower calorie alternatives.Īnd Tom Bell, a drinks expert at DrinkWell, has picked the British favourite Pimm's and diet lemonade. Swap a Sangria (160kcal) to Pimms and diet lemonade (120kcal)
While a Paloma comes in at 194 calories, a tequila and grapefruit soda has around 70 less, with 117kcal. ' Double Dutch do a great one', she says. She suggests you instead have a tequila and grapefruit soda. Staying on the tequila train, Ms Taylor has a low-calorie alternative for the delicious Paloma - tequila, grapefruit, Cointreau, soda and sugar. Swap a Paloma (194kcal) for a tequila and grapefruit soda (117kcal) She suggests you opt for a Tom Collins instead - a classic drink made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water.
But it's also majorly calorie-dense, says Ms Stagg, with a whopping 780kcal. Long Island iced tea is a seriously potent cocktail - containing vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola. Ms Taylor says keeping your martinis simple is the best way to reduce the calorie count. It gets its name as it contains olive brine, as well as dry gin and vermouth. She recommends a Dirty Martini - a version of the James Bond cocktail that also comes classic, dry or sweet. If you're a fan of martinis, you should avoid any with added syrups and flavouring.Īoife Taylor, lead mixologist at Rockwater in Hove, has the perfect suggestion for days when the 290 calories in a Pornstar Martini is a bit too much. Swap a Pornstar Martini (290kcal) for a Dirty Martini (114 calories) Made with vodka, coffee liqueur and a shot of espresso - this sophisticated option comes in at almost 200 calories less than the White Russian, but with similar flavours.
Swap White Russian (425kcal) for an Espresso Martini (230kcal)Ĭreamy White Russian's are ideal when you're looking for a little luxury.īut their high calorie count, due to the combination of vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream, means you may not want to drink them all the time.įor a lighter coffee-based cocktail, Ms Stagg recommends you try an Espresso Martini instead. 'It has a similar citrusy flavour profile but with significantly fewer calories,' she adds. She suggests you opt for a Tom Collins instead - a classic drink made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water. This is because triple sec contains around 10g of sugar per measure, while a can of coca cola has 10.6g. Long Island iced tea is a seriously potent cocktail - containing vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and cola.īut it's also majorly calorie-dense, says Ms Stagg, with a whopping 780kcal. Swap a Long Island iced tea (780kcal) for a Tom Collins (120kcal)
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