Let’s preface this with: If you’re really looking to lose weight, it’s probably best to skip alcohol altogether. But during holiday party season (or, really, during any season), that’s pretty hard to do. If you’re going to imbibe, the least you can do is make informed choices. Here, 20 popular cocktails, from least to most caloric (per single-drink serving). Happy sipping!
All the Cocktails Ranked from Least to Most Caloric
What you should sip and what you should skip
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Published Nov 19, 2015
Inspired Taste
Mimosa: 87 Calories
If you’re starting this early, it might as well be with something on the lighter side.
Chowhound
Bloody Mary: 118 Calories
Basically just tomatoes, right?
Gimme Some Oven
Margarita: 120 Calories
Kinda virtuous, so long as you don’t use a premade mix.
Noble Pig
Mojito: 135 Calories
Minty fresh and fairly low-cal.
The Faux Martha
Vodka Cranberry: 136 Calories
Pretty basic, but if saving calories is your goal…
Vodka Tonic: 137 Calories
See above.
Movita Beaucoup
Dark And Stormy: 143 Calories
A little spicy, a little sweet.
The Little Epicurean
Cuba Libre: 143 Calories
Like a rum and coke, just more worldly.
Drizzle & Dip
Gin And Tonic: 151 Calories
Like a vodka tonic, just more worldly.
Food52
Whiskey Sour: 156 Calories
For when you want to channel your grandma.
Martini: 161 Calories
For when you want to channel James Bond.
Saveur
Manhattan: 187 Calories
Do you live in New York City?
Get the recipe.
Barefoot Contessa
Cosmo: 218 Calories
Do you live in New York City and is your name Carrie Bradshaw?
Long Island Iced Tea: 218 Calories
Do you live close to New York City? Alternatively, are you just trying to get messed up?
Beth Cakes
Strawberry Daiquiri: 250 Calories
Pleasantly surprised by this one.
Get the recipe.
Honestly Yum
Mai Tai: 260 Calories
Coconut bra optional.
Our Crafty Home
Hurricane: 340 Calories
Mardi Gras beads optional.
Will Cook For Friends
Spiked Eggnog: 370 Calories
Maybe limit these to once a holiday season.
The New Potato
Pina Colada: 425 Calories
And limit these to spring break in Cabo.
Taste of Home
White Russian: 425 Calories
And limit these to when you watch The Big Lebowski.
