When someone asks for “whats a vodka white,” they’re usually looking for one of two very common vodka cocktails, or they’re using a colloquialism that’s slightly off-kilter. It’s not a standard drink name, but rather a descriptor. Most often, they mean a Vodka Soda (vodka with soda water, making a clear, ‘white’ by transparency drink) […]
Most people looking for “zero cal alc” are chasing a ghost. True zero-calorie alcohol doesn’t exist because alcohol itself contains calories. What you’re actually looking for, and what works best, is a drink with zero added sugar and minimal caloric impact. The clear winner here is a classic: spirits (like vodka, gin, or tequila) mixed […]
The Hard Truth About Finding a Truly Zero Calorie Alcohol Drink There is no such thing as a truly zero calorie alcohol drink, because alcohol itself (ethanol) contains calories. The closest you can get to a zero-calorie alcoholic beverage is a pure, unflavored spirit—like vodka, gin, or tequila—mixed with genuinely zero-calorie mixers such as plain […]
Let’s be blunt: a truly zero calorie alcoholic drink doesn’t exist. Alcohol itself clocks in at about 7 calories per gram, making ‘zero calorie’ a marketing fantasy for anything with a kick. The closest you’ll get to a genuinely low-calorie option is a straight, unflavored spirit mixed with a zero-calorie mixer, with unflavored vodka and […]
Can you actually drink alcohol with zero calories? The short answer is no. Alcohol itself contains calories, so true ‘zero calorie alcoholic drinks’ are a myth. However, if your goal is to minimize calories as much as possible while still enjoying a drink, your best bet is a plain spirit – like vodka, gin, or […]