Summer is the time when we can take a break and relax. It is also the time of summer parties, when we chat and have fun in pleasant company and while listening to selected music. But did you know that you can consume quite a lot of calories by drinking cocktails? That's why we've made a selection of cocktails with the fewest calories for you.
A trap can be hidden in small sweet drinks. Namely, the more ingredients a cocktail has, especially if it is mixed with sweet drinks, syrups or other alcohol, the more calories it has. Alcohol is of course the reason you gain a few extra kilos during the summer months, so we are here for you prepared some summer drinks that contain the least calories.
Pomegranate cocktail - 111 calories
You need the following ingredients for preparation:
- vodka
- unsweetened pomegranate juice
- mineral water
- a slice of organic orange
- ice
- pomegranate seeds (for decoration)
Fill a blender with ice and pour all the ingredients into it, except for the pomegranate seeds, which you will use for garnish. Mix everything well and pour into a glass.
Gin & Tonic - 103 calories
You need the following ingredients for preparation:
- a scoop of gin
- 2 scoops of tonic
- a slice of organic lemon
- ice
- chilled glass
Take the chilled glass out of the freezer, fill it with ice, add all the ingredients and garnish with a slice of lemon.
Vodka and soda - 100 calories
You need the following ingredients for preparation:
- soda water
- vodka
- ice
- lemon slices
Fill the chilled glass with ice, add vodka and soda. If desired, you can squeeze some lemon juice into the drink.
Champagne - 95 calories
Sparkling wine and champagne usually contain few calories and since it is served in smaller quantities, it is easier to keep track of how much drink you drank and thus how many calories you consumed. Sparkling wines and champagnes contain the right level of refreshing acidity and the lightness of the bubbles, which gives the feeling of quenching your thirst. The sparkling wines you drink in summer should be fresh, clean, elegant and light. In the summer months, so-called "long drinks" are also popular. An ice cube, some herbs and a slice of orange are added to the sparkling wine. The ice keeps the sparkling wine pleasantly fresh for a longer time, watering it down a bit and thus making it lighter, while the orange adds a gentle sweetness.
Photo: Artur Kornakov/UnsplashMojito - 150 calories
You need the following ingredients for preparation:
- lime
- 2 sprigs of mint
- 1 cane sugar
- 40 ml of white rum
- 40 ml of mineral water
- 40 ml crushed ice
Put the lime, mint and sugar in a glass and mash well to release the aroma. Add crushed ice cubes and rum and stir. At the end, add mineral water. If desired, decorate with mint leaves and a slice of lemon.
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Sea Breez – 180 calories
Sea Breeze is a cocktail that contains vodka with cranberry and grapefruit juice.
You need the following ingredients for preparation:
- vodka
- cranberry juice
- grapefruit juice
- a slice of grapefruit for garnish
Fill the blender with ice and pour all the ingredients into it, except for the grapefruit slice, which will serve as a garnish. Shake everything well and pour into a glass.
