Monday July 22, 2013
The University Daily Kansan
ERIN BREMER/KANSAN
Lighter calorie drinks can help keep you stay healthy over the summer. Healthier options are available no matter what your drink of choice may be.
LIQUID COURAGE
Low-calorie recipes offer healthy alternatives
JENNA JAKOWATZ
ON THE ROCKS
jjakowatz@kansan.com
For those looking for alcoholic beverages with fewer calories, light beer is a favorite. But according to a recent article by USA Today, many light beers have more calories than other drink options.
A HEALTHIER MARGARITA
In a 12-ounce serving of Coors Light (a standard can), there are 102 calories. A 12-ounce can of Bud Light contains 110 calories, and the same amount of Amstel Light has 95 calories.
1 1/4 ounces Corzo Silver
2 sprigs (small branch)
cilantro
2 slices cucumber
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 slices jalepeno
2 ounces distilled water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime wheel for garnish.
Combine all ingredients
and serve over ice.
— Calories per serving: 164
VODKA WATER LIME
3 oz water
1 shot of Absolut vodka
1 lime squeezed into drink.
Serve over ice, stir, and
Calories per serving: 97
Serve over ice, stir, and enjoy.
For every 1.5-ounce (or a standard shot) of Absolut vodka, there are just 96 calories.
Compare that to a serving of a 5-ounce glass of white wine, which has 110 calories, and red wine, which has 120 calories.
Just because a shot of vodka has a few less calories than that light beer doesn't mean you have to skip on flavor if you're looking for lighter drinks. Here are some easy recipes that won't have you worrying about your calorie count.
Edited by Megan Hinman
2 ounces TY KU Sake
ASIAN MOJITO
Fresh mint
1 squeeze citrus (lemon,
1 splash citrus seltzer
lime, or orange)
Combine first three ingredients in a glass over ice and add a squeeze of citrus.
Calories per serving: 105
1 shot ounces Belvedere
BELVEDERE LEMON ICED TEA
Lemon Tea
3 ounces chilled black tea or earl grey tea
1 lemon wedge for garnish
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Combine first three ingredi-
Combine first three ingredients over ice and garnish with lemon wedge.
— Calories per serving: 100