The Healthiest (and Fattiest) Cocktails

Not all poolside drinks are created equal. From margaritas to pina coladas to screwdrivers, The Daily Beast ranks 21 drinks based on which fit a summer diet—and which stretch a swimsuit.

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---mimosa_zxymb2 — 2.5 oz Orange Juice
2.5 oz Champagne

Calories: 85

Sugar (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 9
Alcohol (g): 9

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---bloody-mary_cpqbiu — 1.5 oz Vodka
3 oz Tomato Juice
.5 oz Lemon Juice
dash of Worchestershire Sauce
dash of Tabasco

Calories: 123

Sugar (g): 4
Carbohydrates (g): 5
Alcohol (g): 17

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---bellini_ukiid1 — 3.4 oz Dry Sparkling White Wine
1.7 oz Peach Puree

Calories: 133

Sugar (g): 14
Carbohydrates (g): 17
Alcohol (g): 12

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---salty-dog_tocx9f — 1.4 oz Vodka
3.4 oz Grapefruit Juice

Calories: 137

Sugar (g): 10
Carbohydrates (g): 10
Alcohol (g): 16
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---margarita_pbvpzf — .5 oz Lemon Juice
1.2 oz Tequila
.7 oz Cointreau

Calories: 139

Sugar (g): 5
Carbohydrates (g): 6
Alcohol (g): 21

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---gin-fizz_jqzuuz — 1.5 oz Gin
1 oz Lemon Juice
.3 oz Gomme Syrup
2.7 oz Soda Water

Calories: 141

Sugar (g): 9
Carbohydrates (g): 11
Alcohol (g): 17

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---martini_vg1wvs — 1.9 oz Vodka
.5 oz Dry Vermouth

Calories: 147

Sugar (g): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 0
Alcohol (g): 24
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---kamikaze_ktmgin — 1 oz Cointreau
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Vodka

Calories: 156

Sugar (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 10
Alcohol (g): 22
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---mojito_w6s9q3 — 1.4 oz White Rum
1 oz Lime Juice
3 sprigs Mint
2 tsp Sugar
top off with soda water

Calories: 159

Sugar (g): 15
Carbohydrates (g): 17
Alcohol (g): 16

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---cuba-libre_aehvsg — 1.7 oz White Rum
3.4 oz Cola

Calories: 162

Sugar (g): 11
Carbohydrates (g): 11
Alcohol (g): 19
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---sea-breeze_p3jvxx — 1.4 oz Vodka
4 oz Cranberry Juice
1 oz Grapefruit Juice

Calories: 165

Sugar (g): 18
Carbohydrates (g): 18
Alcohol (g): 16
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---screwdriver_bomwl5 — 1.7 oz Vodka
3.4 oz Orange Juice

Calories: 165
Sugar (g): 9
Carbohydrates (g): 11
Alcohol (g): 19

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---planters-punch_swsfui — .3 oz Grenadine
1 oz Lemon Juice
2 oz Dark Rum

Calories: 171

Sugar (g): 7
Carbohydrates (g): 9
Alcohol (g): 23

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---pina-colada_tgw0y2 — 1 oz White Rum
1 oz Coconut Cream
3 oz Pineapple Juice

Calories: 174

Sugar (g): 15
Carbohydrates (g): 15
Alcohol (g): 11

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---banana-daiquiri_h7cjaw — Half of a banana
.2 oz Gomme Syrup
.7 oz Lemon Juice
1.5 oz White Rum

Calories: 176

Sugar (g): 12
Carbohydrates (g): 18
Alcohol (g): 17
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---tequila-sunrise_gzjiej — 3 oz Orange Juice
1.5 oz Tequila
.5 oz Grenadine

Calories: 183

Sugar (g): 17
Carbohydrates (g): 19
Alcohol (g): 17

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---sex-on-the-beach_hwnmo3 — 1.4 oz Cranberry Juice
1.4 oz Orange Juice
.7 oz Peach Schnapps
1.3 oz Vodka

Calories: 185

Sugar (g): 13
Carbohydrates (g): 14
Alcohol (g): 20
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galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---harvery-wallbanger_cokaj2 — 1.5 oz Vodka
3 oz Orange Juice
.5 oz Galliano

Calories: 197

Sugar (g): 13
Carbohydrates (g): 15
Alcohol (g): 22

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---cosmopolitan_rg8jxk — .5 oz Cointreau
1 oz Cranberry Juice
.5 oz Lime Juice
1.4 oz Vodka Citron

Calories: 198

Sugar (g): 8
Carbohydrates (g): 9
Alcohol (g): 21

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---mai-tai_fk48zr — 1 oz White Rum
1 oz Dark Rum
.5 oz Orange Curacao
.5 oz Orgeat Syrup
.2 oz Rock Candy Syrup
.3 oz Lime Juice

Calories: 230

Sugar (g): 15
Carbohydrates (g): 18
Alcohol (g): 27

galleries/2010/07/12/the-healthiest-and-fattiest-cocktails/summer-drinks---long-island-iced-tea_wyqyqo — .5 oz Gin
.5 oz Vodka
.5 oz White Rum
.85 oz Lemon Juice
.5 oz Tequila
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz Gomme syrup
Dash of Cola

Calories: 274

Sugar (g): 28
Carbohydrates (g): 30
Alcohol (g): 28
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