While Spring Break might be over, that’s no reason to regain the weight you shed for that bikini. In the next few months before summer, don’t neglect that body hiding under your North Face parka. While your liver may be a lost cause, there’s still hope for your waistline. Here’s a list of low-calorie drinks that won’t totally break your diet.
Rum & (diet) Coke
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Ingredients:
1.5-oz. light rum
6-oz. diet coke
Calories: 98
The simple switch to diet cola keeps this refreshing drink under 100 calories.
Vodka Soda
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Ingredients:
1.5-oz. vodka
6-oz. club soda
lime juice
Calories: 97
The lime juice is a perfect addition to hide any sting from the liquor in this bubbly mix.
Natural Light
Serving size: 12-oz.
Calories: 95
This is the perfect beer if you’re on a budget and homesick for your favorite frat basement.
Michelob ULTRA
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Serving size: 12-oz.
Calories: 95
Love sugary cocktails but don’t want to waste the calories? This beer comes in several fruity flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Corona Light
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Serving size: 12-oz.
Calories: 99
Pretend that you’re in Mexico and stay in shape.
Bud Light
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Serving size: 12-oz.
Calories: 110
An American classic without the classic beer belly.
Mike’s Lite hard lemonade
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Serving size: 12-oz.
Calories: 109
Not a beer drinker? When life hands you lemons…
Fireball Cinnamon Whisky
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Serving size: 1.5-oz.
Calories: 108
The beauty of this one is that there’s no need for a calorie-filled chaser or mixer because it already tastes like candy.
Tequila shots
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Serving size: 1.5-oz.
Calories: 96 calories
Studies have suggested that tequila has a ton of health benefits. Pass the lime and salt, please.
Gin & Tonic
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Ingredients:
1.5-oz. gin
6-oz. diet tonic
Calories: 115
Ask the bartender for diet tonic to save yourself from added sugar. Combat any bitterness with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Mojito
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Ingredients:
1.5-oz. light rum
club soda
lime juice
sugar
mint sprigs
Calories: ~150
Enjoy this perfect beach drink without worrying about bloating.
Jello shots
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Ingredients:
3 small (.30-oz.) Jell-O Sugar Free Gelatin
24-oz. boiling water
9-oz. cold water
15-oz. vodka
Calories: 35 (per shot)
Be wary of these—if you slurp down ten of them, they lose their low-calorie charm.
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