Mulled wine
Made with red wine along with various low-calorie herbs, aka mulling spices, this hot toddy adds up to around 227 calories per serving.
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What’s more refreshing than wine mixed with fresh fruits? Not only are you getting a healthy helping of antioxidants but your calorie count sits nicely at 115-260 calories (depending on whether you use fruit juice and/or sugar).
Champagne cocktail
Many combos of fruit and champagne can keep calories in check thanks to the champagne glass, which only holds 6 fluid ounces. Ordering a champagne drink is a perfect way to adhere to portion control.
Of course, your drink selection is just a starting point. Also important? When you consume also plays a major role in keeping alcohol calories at bay.
Before ordering, eat first. If you don’t, you may feel tipsy more quickly and be less likely to make healthy decisions when it comes to that wallet!
Hydrate. Take a break in between sips and sip a glass of water. This will help you slow your pace.
Lastly, ask for small glasses as well as your drink “on the rocks.” The ice leaves less room for alcohol calories, so you can enjoy it without all the sipping shame.