New Year's Eve At The Bar

Nutrition Lizard: I'm going out for New Year's Eve and will have access to an open bar.  What drinks should I choose? 

You may feel you want to "get your money's worth" since you probably paid a significant amount to attend.  

Beer (12 oz):  Light beers range 100 - 120 calories and most other beers range from 130 - 200 calories.

Wine (4 oz): A small glass is typically 80-100 calories.  

Mixed drinks:

• Most 1.5 oz shots are 100 calories
• Average mixed drinks range from 100-250 calories (or more!)
• Limit high calorie drinks (400-600+ calories) such as margaritas, daiquiris, pina coladas, mud slides and long island ice teas.  

Bottom Line

1. Choose light beers, wine or mixed drinks made with calorie-free mixers such as diet soda or diet tonic water.  
2. Limit shots.
3. Make sure to eat dinner beforehand.
4. Drink slowly and consume plenty of water between drinks.
5. Have fun!