"The Most Unhealthy Drink Orders at the Bar" Review — Personal Trainer Denver (2024)

FAQs

Are old fashioneds unhealthy? ›

There are few drinks manlier than an Old Fashioned. But the simple syrup in this staple (as well as co*cktails like a Whiskey Sour) isn't so simple, nutritionally speaking. “Just 1-ounce packs in over 5 teaspoons of added sugar,” Holthaus says. “And a 6-ounce Old Fashioned will cost you around 260 calories.”

Beer: Which Is the More Addicting and Damaging Type of Alcohol? Alcohol is generally made up of the same compounds, so beer and hard liquor both pose similar risks to a person's health. The only catch is that hard liquor comes with a higher threat because it contains a higher alcohol content than beer.

The Best Way to Order Drinks at a Bar

Stand away from the bar as you choose what to drink. Then, move next to the bar and wait for the bartender to notice you. If you're getting a mixed drink, tell them the liquor type and mixer. If you're getting beer or wine, tell them the brand name and type.

An Old Fashioned is a wise order if you want to ease your way into the world of dark liquors — but don't expect these to taste the same at every bar. Old Fashioneds are a classic bourbon-heavy co*cktail typically made with Angostura bitters, a sugar cube, and an orange peel.

Any amount of alcohol can cause liver damage. Drinking more than two drinks per day consistently increases your risk of liver disease. However, the degree of liver damage varies greatly between individuals and there is no “safe” amount of alcohol to drink that cannot potentially cause liver disease.

Dry red wine: These wines offer potential gut health benefits and have low residual sugar levels. Examples include chianti, Bordeaux, tempranillo, barbera, and cabernet franc. Vodka and gin: Vodka and gin are much lower in FODMAPs than most other spirits.

In the United States, moderate drinking for healthy adults is different for men and women. It means on days when a person does drink, women do not have more than one drink and men do not have more than two drinks. Examples of one drink include: 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters) of regular beer.

Margarita

The classic Margarita co*cktail has been one of the most popular co*cktails in America for years and still remains on top. While there are many variations, the traditional recipe consists of tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice.

Gin & Tonic or Vodka & Soda: For many, this is a good starter drink. Order a well spirit (whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc) with club soda or tonic water. The formula is basically liquor and a fizzy drink.

Are Old Fashioned high calories? ›

Made with whiskey, dashes of bitters and sugar, Old Fashioned is a great drink for whiskey lovers. It contains about 155 calories.

Sweetener: A sugar cube (1 teaspoon granulated white sugar) is said to have been the original sweetener for this co*cktail, which is typically soaked with a few shakes of bitters and muddled with a splash of water.

If what you're looking for is the lowest-calorie, lowest-sugar alcohol, you'll want to stick with clear liquors, registered dietitian Alex Aldeborgh says. This includes vodka, gin, rum, tequila, soju and sake, among others, which will generally have less calories and less sugar.

If you know any whiskey co*cktail, it should be the Old Fashioned. Made well, the simple marriage of whiskey, sugar, and bitters yields one of the most delightful co*cktails you will ever enjoy. Made poorly, it will undoubtedly sour you on the drink, and for some, whiskey co*cktails in general.