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9th May 2008 Summer brings up images of lazing by the pool or beach with a beer or cocktail (preferably one of those that come with an umbrella) in hand. The only thing is, after spending most of the last 3 months sweating it out in the gym and counting calories just so I can get into my bikini, every single cocktail I drink comes with a lot of guilt. So I chatted up my favourite barman to get tips on low-cal drinking! Here’s what he had to say.. - Anna Piers |
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| Replace your mixer : Drink your usual spirit on the rocks or with soda water |
| If you must mix, choose the right mixer : Steer clear of high-calorie sugar-laden packaged juices and sodas. Opt for the diet version instead. |
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| Use the right fresh juice : At only 4 calories each, 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice or lime juice can be used generously. A half cup of tomato juice is only 21 calories. |
| Switch to the ‘lite’ version of your favourite beer. |
| Alternate alcoholic drinks with a glass of water or soda water. It will keep you hydrated and reduce the overall amount of alcohol you consume. |
| Look out for over-sized drinks that could easily double your calories. |
| Avoid sugary, creamy, cocktails like chocolate martinis and pina coladas that can easily be over 500 calories per glass. |
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| To put that advice into perspective, here’s an idea of how many calories you consume with every drink. Although, there are varying approximations of the calorific value of alcohol – some a little more optimistic (depending on how you view them) than others - I have selected my information from a variety of sources to keep it fair. |
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