Dictionary > Cocktail Carbs
Unlike beer and wine, some spirits like vodka, tequila and gin contain zero carbohydrate. The key is what you mix with. And remember, no-carb or fat-free doesn't mean no-calories.
Low-carb cocktails are: Bloody Mary, Gin & Diet Tonic, Vodka Diet Tonic, Gin Martini and Flavored Vodka Martinis (mixed with flavored vodkas and dry vermouth).
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| Type of Drink |
Carbohydrate |
Calorie |
| Beer (12 oz) |
13 |
140 - 160 |
| Red Wine (4 oz) |
2 |
85 |
| Bourbon (1 oz) |
0 |
64 |
| Tequila (1 oz) |
0 |
65 |
| Rum (1 oz) |
0 |
65 |
| Brandy (1 oz) |
0 |
71 |
| Vodka (1 oz) |
0 |
65 |
| Gin (1 oz) |
0 |
65 |
| Lemon Juice (1 tbs) |
1.3 |
4 |
| Lime Juice (1 tbs) |
1.4 |
4 |
| Orange Juice (0.5 cup) |
13.4 |
56 |
| Tomato Juice (0.5 cup) |
5.1 |
21 |
| Source: Atkin's Diet |
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High in calories: Hurricane, Long Island Ice Tea, Mai Tai, Pina Colada
A standard serving of beer, wine and spirits each contains the same amount of alcohol. More
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