Alcohol Calorie Reference List

There's going hardcore and never drinking alcohol again. There's giving it up for a fitness competition for a desired amount of time. Then, there's drinking in moderation or for special occasions. Whichever you choose you should be making good decisions when ordering.

Here is a quick reference list (compiled from Calorie King). I suggest printing it off and carrying it with you. Then next time you are about to order a beverage, you can reference which will fit with your caloric intake for the day. But remember, too much of a good thing will lead to unnecessary munchies and possibly a day following without a workout.

Liquor:

Vodka - 103 cal. for 1.3 oz. jigger (close to one shot).

Smirnoff Twist of Lime Vodka - 91 calories for 1.5 oz. (equivalent to one shot).

Tequila - 97 calories for 1.5 oz.

Rum - 97 calories for 1.5 oz.

Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum - 87 cal. for 1.5 oz.

Parrot Bay Captain Morgan's Rum - 97 cal. for 1.5 oz. (11g sugar)

Gin - 96 cal. for 1.5 oz.

*All of these on the rocks would be a smart choice. Squeeze in a real lime or lemon for a different flavor.

Mixed Drinks:

Mai Tai w/ 2 oz. Rum - 260 cal. 17g sugar for a regular size cocktail glass

Tequila Sunrise - no lime slice, collins 5.7 oz. glass, 200 calories (7mg sodium, 18g sugar, 25g carb).

Margarita - standard 153 cal. (583mg sodium, 4.3g sugar, 7g carb)

Tom Collins - standard cocktail size 120 cal.

Bloody Mary - standard cocktail size 125 cal. (461mg sodium, 6.8 carb, 24 mg. calcium)

Apple Martini - standard cocktail size 235 cal. (11.5g sugar, 11.6 g carb)

Chocolate Martini - standard cocktail size 438 cal. (59mg sodium, 24g sugar, 24g carb)

*As you can see with these, not such a smart choice. Although the Chocolate Martini sounds yummy, that's a lot of calories in one little drink!

Pre-Bottled Drinks:

Mike's Hard Lemonade - 240 cal. 38g carb in one 11.2 oz. bottle

Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails any flavor - 170 cal. 28 carb

Bacardi Breezer Passion-fruit - 220 cal. 39g carb

Bacardi Silver and Raz - 225 cal. 32.5 carb

Bartles and Jaymes Malt Based Coolers - Raspberry Daquari - 216 cal. 36g carb, and 33g sugar

Bartles and Jaymes Malt Based Coolers - Pina Colada - 270 cal. 48g. carb, 45g sugar

*These again are loaded with calories and sugar. Read labels carefully before purchasing a case.

Beer:

Budweiser Select - 99 cal. 3g carb

Bud Light - 65 cal. 3.9 carb

Bud Ice - 88 cal. 11.3 sodium, 5.3 carb

Miller Light - 57 cal. 1.9g carb

Miller Genuine Draft - 65 cal. 4.1 carb 3.5 mg. sodium

Coors Regular - 138 cal. 6.8 carb, 17.6 mgs sodium, and 162.3 calcium

Guiness Draught - 126 cal. 10g carb, 20.0mgs sodium

Blue Moon Ale - 228 cal. 18.3 carb., 10.7mgs sodium

*Beers are a good choice when it comes to calories, just watch the sodium intake as well. I personally don't care for the beers due to the carbonation and unwanted stomach bloating.

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