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You work hard all week eating consciously, counting every calorie, avoiding sugary snacks that could potentially ruin your diet. But when Happy Hour rolls around, many of us don’t take the time to think about how many calories are in our favorite drinks and find ourselves frustrated when it comes time to weigh in. Next time you head to the watering hole try one of these low calorie cocktails instead.

A White Wine Spritzer made with 4 ounces of wine and club soda has only 80 calories. White wine has not fat content and in moderation brings many health benefits. The antioxidants in white wine help to improve lung function, prevent ulcers and maintain a healthy heart. Of course consuming alcohol also impairs liver function so you don’t wan to get too crazy.

Gin and diet tonic made with 2 ounces of gin with a splash of lime weighs in at a mere 103 calories, making it a featherweight among mixed drinks and the citrus taste is sure to be pleasing to your palette as well.

Vodka and sugar free Red Bull is great for the calorie conscious weighing in at a measly 74 calories. Of course mixing alcohol with caffeine and other stimulants like those found in energy drinks is risky. It’s okay to enjoy one or two, but be careful not to overdo it.

If you’re a whiskey man like myself then you’ll be happy to know that the traditional whiskey sour won’t add extra inches to your waistline. Surprisingly whiskey sours contain only 125 calories. Generally this cocktail is made using bourbon which has fewer calories than most hard liquor. To further reduce your caloric intake, skip the traditional bottled or powdered mixers and substitute the sugar with artificial sweeteners like Splenda.

Bloody Marys are a fan favorite with only 125 calories.

Though it is important to note that the average Bloody Mary packs nearly 500mg of sodium, nearly a quarter of the daily recommended allowance. Over do it and you may find yourself carrying around extra water weight. Too much sodium can aid dehydration and could be dangerous especially if you have other health issues such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

If you would like to learn more about low calorie cocktails, check out this great online guide to all sorts of low cal cocktails for you to enjoy.

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Skinny mixes – diet cocktail mixes

Baja Bob’s Sugar Free Original Lime Margarita Mix (10 Singles) $5.99 Sugar Free Original Lime Margarita Mix. Each box contains 10 easy-open packets. These individual travel-sized packets make the perfect cocktail. Take them with you anywhere – enjoy them anywhere. Just combine contents with 4 oz. of water and 1 oz. of Tequila (or substitute club soda for a virgin cocktail). Pour over lots of ice or pour into a blender. Sit back, take off your shoes and ENJOY! Baja …

AriZona Arnold Palmer Half and Half (Iced Tea/Lemonade), 1.2-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) $16.69 From the fast selling Ready-to-drink Iced Tea in the nation, AriZona Iced Tea can now be made conveniently at home. Made with Splenda, this canister makes 6 2-quart pitchers, dissolves instantly and has more tea content than other iced tea mixes available….

Baja Bob’s Sugar Free Margarita Mix, Original, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) $16.88 Non-alcoholic. Sugar free. Zero carbs. Zero calories. Sweetened with Splenda….

Baja Bob’s Loco Lemon Sweet N Sour Mix, Sugar Free, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3) $13.94 Non-alcoholic. Sugar free. Zero carbs. Zero calories. Sweetened with Splenda….