Which alcoholic drink has the most calories

But at least those calories also come with a host of health benefits. A slightly less caloric choice than many beers, and gluten-free, too. Tequila: calories for 1. Salt and lime not included. Whiskey: calories for 1. But if you pair it with Coke, that's a whole different beast. Vodka: calories for 1. Just a few calories less than a shot of tequila or whiskey. Champagne: calories for 3. Of course, you'll probably want a little more than 3.

While beers can range widely based on sugar and wheat content, they average about 5 or 6 percent alcohol and calories per ounce serving. Plymouth isn't the only brand to make a high-octane gin, but it's notable for containing a whopping 57 percent alcohol and calories. Because of its higher sugar content, Cognac clocks in at calories per 1. Wild Turkey's edition is overproof at 50 percent alcohol, so a shot contains about calories.

If you can hold yourself to just drinking 4 ounces, drinking wine means only consuming around 77 calories. Kitchen Tips and Tools. Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Research Service website. FoodData Central, Accessed July 1, Editorial team. Dry white wines, such as a sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio, tend to have lower sugar content, which translates to fewer calories, Suss says.

Sweeter varieties like Riesling could have closer to calories per serving. And, again, serving size matters. You want to strive for five ounces which, Gans points out, is "a smaller pour than most of us do. Beer's often thought of as the ultimate bloat-bringer, but it may not be all that bad. In one study of over 70, women, researchers found that those who drank moderate amounts of beer had lower blood pressure than those who drank wine or spirits.

Many beers don't list calories on their labels, so Brissette recommends trying this hack: "Look for a beer that has an alcohol by volume of four and you'll be getting about calories for a 12 ounce" serving. Sure, it's a little basic, but a vodka soda may be your healthiest choice if you're in the mood for hard alcohol. When you combine a shot of vodka with seltzer, you skirt excess calories—and a nasty hangover. Plus, the bubbles may slow you down so you don't slam the drink.

The rules of picking out a lower-calorie Champagne are the same as they are for wine. You can also look for "brut" on the label, which is French for unsweetened or dry. A mojito is a combo of muddled mint leaves, rum, and soda water, with sugar. You want to strive for a six-ounce serving with this one.

Just know this, per Gans: If you get your mojito from a restaurant or bar, it may be a bit bigger than that. Also, scaling back on how much sugar you use, or swapping in a sweetener like stevia for regular sugar, can help cut back on calories.