Hi everyone. I am young and social and so a lot of going out means times spent at bars. I know alcohol is full of empty calories and all that. I know carbonation is out of the picture and I'd like some cocktail ideas to be able to drink if I go out other than alcohol on the rocks, wine or cranberry vodka. Hopefully nothing too fancy because a lot of these places are more like sports bars than fancy places so something reasonable. Any ideas?

Hi Danielle,

A lot of places now are serving "Skinny Girl" drinks. I heard their Margaritas are awesome. Also, look whats on the shelf at the clubs/bars depending on where you go. Some clubs carry "Light' rum,. Oh, you can also check if they carry 'diet cranberry juice' too!

Thanks Patty! I knew a fellow Jersey girl could help!

Thanks Patty! I knew a fellow Jersey girl could help!

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I know it sounds lame but I drink vodka (one of the lowest cal spirits) and water with lots of ice and LOTS fresh squeezed lime or lemon. It is low cal and band friendly no high cal juice or carbonation.....

That's funny...I was just having the conversation with my boyfriend. I asked him if vodka cut with water instead of club soda with lime would be bad? It's basically the same flavor sans the bubbles. I will try it - do you think the bartender will look at me strange?

Who cares! I used to drink vodka, lime and soda when I was always dieting......... and some friends in CA do it and I thought I would give it a go. In some weird way I think it hydrates you while you drink a win win You just need lots of lime wedges but it is lovely with orange too....

Bacardi and unsweetened Iced Tea

I have thought long and hard about this. I am not a lush but do like to have a cocktail now and again. Martinis (appletinis etc so many flavors!), Black Russians and Bloody Mary's will be on my "to try" list.