Chances are, if your drink is topped with an umbrella, it’s loaded with sugar. An 8 oz daiquiri contains 449 calories; the same sized piña colada packs 618 calories! But just because you’re watching your liquid calories doesn’t mean you’re stuck throwing back Bud Light Lime all summer. Whether you want to enjoy a classy cocktail on a rooftop or sip on a margarita by the pool, we’ve found simple swaps that’ll keep you buzzed without the burden of excess calories.
See the Peel Appeal
It’s not just a garnish. Take a twist of lemon, lime, or orange peel and squeeze over a vodka soda. Since 80% of what we taste comes from what we smell, spraying the essential oils from the fruit skin will enhance the aroma and flavor of your drink without piling on the calories, says Nick Van Tiel, a bartender and brand ambassador for Plymouth and Beefeater Gins.
