Alcoholic beverages, like many other drinks, contain calories that can add up quickly. Going out for a couple of drinks can add 500 calories, or more, to your daily intake. Most alcoholic drinks have little to no nutritional value. Watching how much you drink can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Cocktails mixed with soda, juice, cream, or ice cream can have especially high calorie counts. If you find you are having trouble cutting back on alcohol, talk with your health care provider.
Here is a list of some popular alcoholic beverages, their serving sizes, and the number of calories in each.
| BEVERAGE | SERVING SIZE | CALORIES |
|---|---|---|
| Beer | ||
| Beer (light) | 12 fl oz (360 mL) | 103 |
| Beer (regular) | 12 fl oz (360 mL) | 153 |
| Beer (higher alcohol, craft beers) | 12 fl oz (360 mL) | 170 to 350 |
| Distilled Alcohol | ||
| Gin (80 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 97 |
| Gin (94 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 116 |
| Rum (80 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 97 |
| Rum (94 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 116 |
| Vodka (80 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 97 |
| Vodka (94 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 116 |
| Whiskey (80 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 97 |
| Whiskey (94 proof) | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 116 |
| Liqueurs | ||
| Coffee liqueur | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 160 |
| Coffee liqueur with cream | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 175 |
| Crème de menthe | 1.5 fl oz (45 mL) | 186 |
| Mixed Drinks | ||
| Bloody Mary | 4.5 fl oz (135 mL) | 120 |
| Chocolate martini | 2.5 fl oz (75 mL) | 418 |
| Cosmopolitan | 2.75 fl oz (82 mL) | 146 |
| Daiquiri | 2.75 fl oz (82 mL) | 137 |
| Highball | 8 fl oz (240 mL) | 110 |
| Hot buttered rum | 8 fl oz (240 mL) | 292 |
| Mai Tai | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 306 |
| Margarita | 4 fl oz (120 mL) | 168 |
| Mimosa | 4 fl oz (120 ml) | 75 |
| Mint Julep | 4.5 fl oz (135 mL) | 165 |
| Mojito | 6 fl oz (180 mL) | 143 |
| Pina colada | 7 fl oz (210 mL) | 380 |
| Rum and Coke | 8 fl oz (240 mL) | 185 |
| Rum and Diet Coke | 8 fl oz (240 mL) | 100 |
| Tequila sunrise | 7 fl oz (210 mL) | 232 |
| Vodka and tonic | 7 fl oz (210 mL) | 189 |
| Whiskey sour | 3 fl oz (90 mL) | 125 |
| White Russian | 8 fl oz (240 mL) | 568 |
| Wine | ||
| White table wine | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 121 |
| Gewurztraminer | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 128 |
| Muscat | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 129 |
| Riesling | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 129 |
| Chenin Blanc | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 129 |
| Chardonnay | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 128 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 128 |
| Fume Blanc | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 128 |
| Pinot Grigio | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 128 |
| Dry dessert wine | 3.5 fl oz (105 mL) | 157 |
| Red table wine | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 125 |
| Petite Sirah | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 125 |
| Merlot | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 122 |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 122 |
| Red Zinfandel | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 129 |
| Burgundy | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 122 |
| Pinot Noir | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 121 |
| Claret | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 122 |
| Syrah | 5 fl oz (150 mL) | 122 |
| Red dessert wine | 3.5 fl oz (105 mL) | 165 |
Alternative Names
Weight loss - calorie count - alcoholic beverages; Overweight - calorie count - alcoholic beverages; Obesity - calorie count - alcoholic beverages
References
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism website. Alcohol calorie calculator. rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/tools/calculators/alcohol-calorie-calculator. Accessed June 9, 2026.
US Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Research Service website. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov/. Accessed June 9, 2026.
Review Date 4/30/2026
Updated by: Stefania Manetti, RDN, CDCES, RYT200, My Vita Sana LLC - Nourish and heal through food, San Jose, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.