Sugar and triple sec make margaritas caloric. Brissette noted the excessive sugar level in pre-made mixers.
Tonic water is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup, like cola, and a 12-ounce can has eight teaspoons of sugar, Sass said.
Red wine may be part of a low-calorie diet. But is heavy pouring undermining you? Sass said overeating is prevalent and simple.
Gans stated servings matter like wine. A vodka or gin martini with one shot of alcohol and 1/3 of an ounce of vermouth has 120 calories.
Chilled white wine is delightful, but choose wisely. Suss said dry white wines like sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio had less sugar and calories.
Alcohol may not be the worst bloat-inducer. "Beers include various B vitamins," said Sass. "A 12-ounce beer has more calcium, magnesium, and selenium.
If you want hard alcohol, a vodka drink may be the healthiest option. Vodka and seltzer avoid calories and hangovers.
Muddled mint, rum, soda water, and sugar make a mojito. This needs a six-ounce serving.
Palomas are grapefruit-lovers' margaritas. Tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and soda water make a margarita-like drink.