KOKO Recipe: 5 Low-Calorie Cocktails For Splendid Guilt-Free Weekend Evening

Weekends are the perfect time for parties, family gatherings, dinner with friends and generally a time filled with boozey temptations. To imbibe without feeling guilty, cocktails are the best options for any KOKOnista. Remember though that cocktails are predominantly laced with flavoured syrups which tend to be as unhealthy as they taste. Yes, the syrupy part is that bit right at the bottom of your cocktail glass that tastes oh so delicious right at the very end of your drink, so sip in moderation and stick to these fewer-than-200-calorie drink options.1.Mojito

Although a drink made with sugar screams “back away!” for the waistline-conscious, you can request half the simple syrup – or ditch it altogether. Mint, lime, and soda water are all naturally low-cal, a shot of rum is about 100 calories, and 2 tbsp. of sugar (half the normal serving) in the form of syrup is about 40 calories.2. Sea Breeze

If you usually order a vodka-cranberry, try a sea breeze. The 4 oz. of grapefruit juice, 1½ oz. of cranberry juice, and 1 oz. of vodka will set you back about 180 calories.3. Champagne

Forget choosing between wine and beer. A 4-oz. glass of bubbly is only 85 calories. That’s about 15 calories less than a 12-oz. bottle of light beer or a 4-oz. glass of wine—and let’s be honest: The average glass of wine is usually at least twice that size.4. Gin and Tonic

It’s always good to have a go-to drink, and unless you’re still in school, a vodka and Red Bull doesn’t count. Up your sophistication level while lowering your calorie count by ordering a G&T. There are 103 calories in 1 oz. gin and 3 oz. tonic.5. Sour-Apple Martini

We bet you thought this list was going to be filled with sippers like white-wine spritzers. Guess again. While we don’t recommend a Carrie Bradshaw-approved cosmo (it has more than 250 calories), that doesn’t mean all martinis are off limits. Try a sour-apple one, made with 2 1/2 oz. sour mix and 3/4 oz. each vodka and sour apple liqueur, for a 160-calorie treat.Photo Credit: Getty

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