by A. Sc.

Created on: May 18, 2009   Last Updated: December 19, 2011

The sad truth must come into the light, there really is no such thing as a low-calorie cocktail or mocktail. Alcohol and sweet drink mixers are just high in calories. However, you can have a cocktail/mocktail or two and stay on your diet. The keyword is moderation.

Less alcohol means fewer calories. So the weaker your drink, the better. Less drink mixers also mean fewer calories. So the more dull your mocktail, the better. Stay away from sweet alcohols altogether if you're looking for low-calorie cocktails. Any sweet fruity drink is a diet killer.

You may have to sacrifice a little taste to the great diet gods, but that doesn't mean you cannot enjoy a great drink. Instead of the classic cocktail, try a cocktail spritzer to save on calories. Don't expect these drinks to be as sticky sweet as many cocktails, but they can still be just as satisfying. Just remember to slowly sip your cocktail to make it last much longer.

* Classic Vodka Spritzer *

1 shot Vodka

2 shots Water

1 shot Diet Soda Water

Mix vodka, water and diet soda water in a glass with ice. Drink and enjoy.

* Vodka Cola Spritzer *

1 shot Vodka

2 shots Water

1 shot Diet Cola Soda

1 shot Diet Soda Water

Lemon

Mix vodka, water, diet cola soda and diet soda water in a cocktail glass and squeeze in juice from a slice of lemon. Drink and enjoy.

* Tropical Vodka Spritzer *

1 shot Vodka

2 shot Water

3 shots Diet Lemon Lime Soda

Mix vodka, water and diet lemon lime soda in a cocktail glass or stir with ice and strain into glass. Drink and enjoy.

* Vodka Martini Spritzer *

1 shot Vodka

1 shot Water

1 tsp Dry Vermouth

1 shot Diet Soda Water

Mix vodka, water, vermouth and diet soda water together in a cocktail glass or stir with ice and strain into glass. Drink and enjoy.

* Screwdriver Spritzer *

1 shot Vodka

2 shots Diet Orange Soda

1 shot Water

Mix vodka, diet orange soda and water together in a glass with ice. Drink and enjoy.

* Whiskey Spritzer *

1 shot Whiskey

2 shots Diet Soda Water

2 shots Water

Mix whiskey, diet soda water, and water together in a glass with ice. Drink and enjoy.

* Manhattan Spritzer *

1 shot Whiskey

1 tsp Sweet Vermouth

2 shots Diet Soda Water

1 shot Water

Mix whiskey, vermouth, diet soda water and water together in a glass with ice. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass. Drink and enjoy.

* Cherry Manhattan Spritzer *

1 shot Whiskey

1 tsp Sweet Vermouth

2 shots Diet Cherry Cola

1 shot Water

Mix whiskey, vermouth, diet cherry cola, and water together in a glass with ice. Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass. Drink and enjoy.

* Mojito Spritzer *

1 Tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves

1 shot Rum

2 shots Diet Lemon Lime Soda

1 shot Water

Grind mint leaves into the bottom of a cocktail glass. Add rum, diet lemon lime soda and water to glass and mix with ice. Drink and enjoy.

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