On a diet? Following a nutrition plan? Cocktails and alcohol don’t have to be completely off limits – just make them lean cocktails. Use our tips – and we promise you won’t even know the difference.
Did you know Tonic water is full of sugar? Nope, I didn’t either until I started putting together a list of the best alcoholic beverages / cocktails for our clients.
The biggest problem with alcohol and getting lean is everything added to the alcohol. The biggest culprits: fruit juice, sugar, soda and simple syrup.
Simple Swaps:
- Skinny Vodka Soda – This is hands down our best tasting and most recommended drink. 1-2oz of Vodka mixed with Spindrift (there are so many different flavors to choose from) and a squeeze of fresh lime. Bonus – you can even add a few berries. Check out this guide provided by Sprindrift.
- Margarita alternative – Tequila with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Key – ensure that the lime is really ripe, this will make it sweater.
- Skinny Mojito – use a light rum, replace the syrup with monk fruit or stevia, use sparkling water (not tonic water) and lots of mint.
- On the rocks – skip all the additives and simply drink your alcohol with ice.
- Wine – yes, you can still have this, but remember its 1-2 servings, 5 oz., not the whole bottle. Opt for organic, clean crafted wine. Need suggestions – ask us!
Adding lean cocktails into your nutrition plan:
When planning to drink, skip the carbs in the meal you are drinking it with! Remember that alcohol is processed in the liver and it is a sugar, so you don’t need to add any additional carbs. Alcohol pairs perfectly with a lean protein (fish, steak, chicken) and a plate full of veggies! Do this and your waist and your social life will thank you!