What is the best mixed drink calorie wise at the bar?

Hi,

I was wondering what are good low calorie drinks when I am out at the bars. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Well light beer is MY first choice.....my second choice is Vodka/water/barlime but you have to have a taste for it in my opinion.

Stick with NON-CREAM booze with diet pop or water for least amount of calories.  Rye/water is good too :)  Or Gin/Tonic    White Rum/Diet Coke   Gosh I sound like I drink too much eh? LOL

~H~

I think most straight liquors have about 69 calories per serving, so I think your best bet would be something like a vodka tonic or rum/whiskey and diet coke.

Light (or clear) rum and diet coke with a lime wedge is a good choice. I also enjoy a lite beer once in a while.  Bloody marys are somewhat a healthy choice but contain a high amount sodium.  I hope this helps!!

Here's an article that might be some help
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/i s_5_21/ai_82333620
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Cosmo

Malibu and diet coke is good, but a little sweet!

Thanks for your suggestions!!  How about Captin Morgan & Diet Coke?  Would that be about 70 calories?

I will usually ask for a jack and diet with lime.  most are made with 2oz shots of jack and that's about 120 cals.  the diet soda of course is 0 cals and the lime for flavor only...

so for one jack and diet with lime, is about 120 cals.

My first post is a little misleading, I think.
I'm pretty sure most are ~69 per ounce, and most (decent) bartenders aren't going to put only 1oz in your drink. Closer to 2.
Also, if the Captain Morgan you're talking about is Parrot Bay, that probably has more calories because it's not straight rum, but you should look that up to make sure.

I love to drink stoli raspberry and tonic with a slice of lime.  If even thats too much for you, ask for diet tonic.

If I decide to have a cocktail when I go out I have been having Bloody Mary's....I figure if they use V8 or tomato juice I am at least getting some good with the bad.  Again though I think this is something you have to have a taste for before drinking them.

Vodka and club soda with a squeezed lime.

I'VE RECENTLY BEEN READING ALOT ON THIS SUBJECT TOO. WITH A VACATION COMING UP DRINKING WILL BE INEVITABLE. I'M REPEATEDLY HEARING THAT WINE IS THE BEST CHOICE. PARTICULARLY RED WINE. IT HAS AROUND 95 CALORIES FOR A 4 OZ GLASS BUT MOST PPL CAN ONLY DRINK 3-4 GLASSES OF WINE, WHEREAS I KNOW FOR A FACT I CAN PUT 8-10 LIGHT BEER AWAY LIKE IT WAS WATER, TOTALLY NEARLY 1000 CALORIES.

HOPE THIS HELPS. THAT'S ATLEAST MY PLAN AS OF NOW.

My friends have told me vodka and diet coke is an okay choice to go light on calories

i have heard run and diet coke or vodka and any diet drink. vodka and cranberry lite is so good, but i have not been to many places that have the lighter version of cranberry juice.

As a former lover of Tanqueray (either Gin or Vodka) & Tonic, the calories from regular Tonic piled on the calories. 8 oz of Schweppes is 90 cal, 35mg sodium, 24mg carb, & 23mg sugar. Schweppes Diet is 0cal, 65mg sodium. Good Luck finding a bar with the Diet version. Most bars probably only use about 4-5oz of tonic per drink.