Do you know how many calories are in your favourite alcoholic drink? It might surprise you!
The Classic Gin & Tonic
For those of us who enjoy a tipple, the classic gin and tonic is a popular beverage across Oz – and the world! The refreshing taste of gin combined with the crisp, slightly bitter tonic makes for a delicious drink.
How Many Calories in a Gin & Tonic?
Gin and Tonic contains 200 calories for a 30ml pour of gin and 250ml of tonic water. But isn’t tonic simply water, you say? It’s a common misconception, but tonic water is actually a soft drink that contains sugar. Check out how much exercise you need to do to burn off the calories of other popular alcoholic drinks – and that G&T.
Gin With a 12WBT Twist
The classic G&T can sometimes get a little dull. Want to spice things up? Try our Free Gin, Ginger & Lime Spritzer Cocktail recipe.
This cocktails is perfect for a special occasion – just be careful to enjoy it in moderation and remember, there are STILL calories in this yummy cocktail (but a little less at 114!). As always, we recommend drinking responsibly.
Better yet, why not opt for a low in sugar mocktail?
Calories in Alcohol
Want to know how many calories are in other alcoholic drinks? A couple of glasses of wine or beer with dinner or a night out with cocktails can quickly add up, so be sure you know exactly how many calories you’re drinking.
Also read: 5 Healthy Cocktails to Tame Your Inner Party Animal
