Avoiding the extra calories in alcoholic drinks does not mean you have to stop drinking altogether. Instead, we’ve gone ahead and put together some of the lowest calorie beers, wines and cocktails that are sure to keep you happy AND in your skinny jeans, with a little encouragement from Kristen Wiig … you’re welcome. For those 21 and over, proceed with caution.
Beer:Whether you’re hanging out on game-day or chilling at a bar, beer is pretty prevalent on any college campus. After all, we do have the weekly Beat the Clock!
Budweiser 55 Select, 55 caloriesNatural Light, 95 caloriesMiller Lite, 96 calories
Wine:When it comes to hunting down low calorie wine, Skinny Girl has been a reliable go-to for the calorie-conscious cutie. Skinny Girl has a deliciously long list of their 100-calorie wine collection that takes away all guilt from Wednesday Wine Nights or those girls’ night ins.
Skinny Girl Pinot Grigiot, Chardonnay, California Red, White, Rosé Blend, 100 calories
If Skinny Girl isn’t available at the bar, check the ABV — the lower the alcohol volume, the lesser the calories. Usually light white wines have a low ABV.
Cocktails:A good cocktail minus the sugary syrups can be hard to come by, but if you order a shot of liquor with a low-cal or no-cal mixer you can still enjoy the taste and keep the calorie count down. If you want to go the easy route at home, Skinny Girl has also come through on their ready-to-serve cocktails with a wide assortment of guilty-free versions of our favorite mixed drinks.
Vanilla Vodka & Diet Ginger Ale, about 70 caloriesMojito, 140-160 caloriesGin & Tonic (single shot), 100 calories
Skinny Girl Pina Colada, 33 calories/servingSkinny Girl White Cranberry Cosmo or Margarita, 34 calories/serving
When in doubt, be aware of how much you’re drinking if you’re looking to stay healthy. Drinking responsibly and in moderation will keep you on the road to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Cheers!