Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Calorie Quiz: Booze to choose or lose at your next holiday party

    • How many calories are in a Christmas cosmo?
    • 143 calories
    • How many calories are in a hot buttered rum?
    • 418 calories
    • How many calories are in an Irish cream liqueur?
    • 407 calories
    • How many calories in a mojito?
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How many calories are in a Christmas cosmo?

Will you whip up some cosmos while having a "Sex and the City" movie-viewing New Year's party with the girls? Or possibly take advantage of the office's open-bar soiree by ordering up a cocktail that's a little more swanky than you're used to drinking? First be sure you know how many calories are swirling around in those martini shells.

It's not just the season of giving and receiving and trying desperately to stay away from the onslaught of iced goodies in the office. It's also the time of year our calendars are packed full of holiday parties. As tempting as it is to splurge, there are gajillions of calories spread from the buffet to the bar.  Even if you do opt to eat a delicious dessert or cannot resist a gooey appetizer, you can keep a handle on your calories by choosing your cocktails wisely.

Many of the cocktails we raise in end-of-year toasts are packed full of calories, carbs, and fat, which many of us work very hard to curb every other month of the year. Before you order up a cup of eggnog or something strong on the rocks, take our calorie quiz to see if even one sip is worth it.

Whether you choose to really enjoy one calorie-rich cocktail or to stick to lower calorie drinks at the next get-together, these tips will help you cheers your health while you're clinking your glass.

Will you watch what you drink this season? Or will you splurge on a seasonal cocktail at your next party?
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  • riccikeeper's Avatar
    Posted by riccikeeper Tue Dec 16, 2008 1:27am PST

    I agree with everything in moderation and a designated driver. Try an Icepick. Unsweetened ice tea and one of the smoother vodkas. Even one of the flavored vodkas makes a refreshing cocktail.

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  • Jade's Avatar
    Posted by Jade Mon Dec 29, 2008 2:27pm PST

    coolioz

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  • Fritz S's Avatar
    Posted by Fritz S Sat Jan 3, 2009 7:49am PST

    It's good to watch your weigh, and also drinking is not a good thing. Especially when you're driving.

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