Drinks you can have without breaking your diet

You've been watching what you eat for weeks to look perfect, but life without alcohol seems a bit boring (especially with the holidays approaching). Contrary to what you might think, it's possible to drink alcohol (obviously, in moderation) without suffering the dreaded rebound or ruining months of sacrifice. Craving a cocktail? Enjoy some drinks without breaking your diet: via GIPHY Rules to follow: Say no to drinks made with soda. If you have to choose, take cocktails made with vegetable juice and not fruit juice. If you choose fruit juice, it must be 100% natural. Forget about creamy drinks (they contain quite a few extra calories). Never mix energy drinks with alcohol. Low-calorie cocktails: Trying out the #mojito at the newly opened #CPK at #Westfield #CenturyCity. Major points for incorporating the sugar cane in the drink, which is one of the more understated garnishes. That, with the slight tang of the mint, makes this one of the better mojitos we've had in some time. #bartending #mixology #alvarezandco A post shared by Alvarez & Co. Bartending (@alvarezandco) on Apr 9, 2017 at 8:49 PDT When you order your mojito, ask for it to be made with mint, lime, sparkling water, and only two teaspoons of sugar. Counting the shot of rum, you would be drinking around 140 calories per drink. Champagne Celebrating my Aries babes tonight✨ A post shared by ANDREA HELFRICH (@andreahelfrichofficial) on Apr 9, 2017 at 8:46 PDT Although it's not a cocktail by itself, it's important to know that 120 milliliters of champagne only contains 85 calories. Gin and tonic It's International Gin & Tonic day so what better way to cap your weekend than with a Cucumber Cooler G&T? Ingredients 1.5 oz Conniption American gin 4-6 cucumber slices 1/4 lime, sliced 4 oz tonic water 6 mint leaves 1 Tbsp sugar (optional) Instructions Add mint, lime, gin, sugar (if using) to shaker and muddle. Add cucumber slices to shaker and shake vigorously. Pour mixture over glass filled with ice and top with tonic water. Stir, let set for a few minutes for the flavors to enhance and enjoy. * For those who prefer a sweeter drink, add sugar to taste. 📷 and recipe: MinimalistBaker.com @minimalistbaker A post shared by Durham Distillery (@durhamdistillery) on Apr 9, 2017 at 6:16 PDT One of the classic combinations is also one of the lowest in calories. A glass of gin and tonic contains approximately 103 calories. Classic martini Every #mom needs a little #metime. Mine is brought to you courtesy of #gin #martinis. Did you know that, if you're going to #imbibe, #clear #alcoholicdrinks are typically less detrimental to your #health? #Olives are also full of #minerals and #antioxidants that can help #protect against part of those #wildnights out. Not that I'm being #wild or anything. 😎 #nightsout #drinkresponsibly #momlife #momtime #outonthetown #martini #gin #dirty A post shared by Megan Reed (@thefearlessbirther) on Apr 8, 2017 at 9:43 PDT A dry martini, meaning with less vermouth and more liquor, contains about 176 calories. Vodka soda #vodkasoda ⛱ #latergram #saturdayvibes ❤️ #underthestars ✨ #skylarklounge A post shared by Melissa Marie Kellogg (@pnut0127) on Apr 9, 2017 at 8:05 PDT The soda water has no caloric content, so you would only be taking in the calories from the vodka, which are about 96 per glass. Bloody Mary 5.5 mile hike at #towsleycanyon and late lunch after w/my boo and his (65 yrs young) amazing mama today. She is just incredible. I'm promising myself to be just as active as her when I'm that age. Legit gave me #inspo . Ahhh...Time to relax with a homemade #bloodymary at the casa to finish off this lovely Sunday...☀️⛰🌿🍹••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••#sundayfunday #hiking #active #fitness #becausetruewealthcomesfromgoodhealthandwiseways #noexcuses #ageisbutanumber #changinguptheroutine #outdoorfun #californialove #losangeles #reboot #relaxation #love #lightseeker #goodvibes #gratitude #familia #fullmoon #pinkmoon #namaste 🙏🏼🌕✨💫 A post shared by Natalia Garibay (@namaste_natalia) on Apr 9, 2017 at 6:00 PDT The tomato juice gives the drink a bit more consistency without adding too many calories. A cocktail has about 123 calories. If you didn't find your favorite drinks on this list, it's probably because they contribute a lot of calories to your body. If you're a fan of margaritas, white Russians, or cosmopolitans, we regret to inform you that they are the alcoholic beverages with the highest calorie levels (443, 428, and 312, respectively). Tell us, what do you usually drink when you're watching your diet? Try these recipes next weekend: Jameson julep Jasmine martini Tequila gin Whiskey on the rocks