Happy (Hiccup) Holidays

It's that time of the year: parties for work associates, long periods of time with family and getting to escape all of that with friends from out of town.

The common denominator is drinking. So before you go thinking that all alcohol is created equal or that Santa will bring you a razor to rid yourself of the extra fat on your body, check out this helpful drinking guide.

Calories in Your Drinks
BEER (12 oz. Serving)

• Regular Beer: 150 calories
• Light Beer: 116 calories
• Ale: 126 calories
• Stout: 178 calories

WINE (5 oz. Serving)

• Dry White (e.g. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay): 110 calories
• Off Dry (e.g. Reisling, Chenin Blanc): 118 calories
• Dry Red (e.g. Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon): 114 calories

CHAMPAGNE (5 oz. serving)

• Dry Champagne or Sparkling Wine (e.g. Extra Brut, Brut): 116 calories
• Sweet Champagne or Sparkling Wine (e.g. Asti Spumante): 138 calories

DESSERT WINES

• Dry Sherry: 146 calories (fortified, 3.5 oz. serving)
• Port: 154 calories (fortified, 3.5 oz. serving)
• Sweet Late Harvest Wine: 178 calories (unfortified, with 13% alcohol by volume minimum, a standard drink is close to 5 oz.)

LIQUERS (2.5 oz. serving)

• Amaretto: 266 calories
• Bailey's Irish Cream: 170 calories
• Coffee Liqueur (e.g. Kahlua): 258 calories
• Creme de Menthe: 238 calories
• Grand Marnier: 166 calories
• Triple Sec: 206 calories

DISTILLED BEVERAGES (1.5 oz serving)

• Brandy / 80 Proof Gin, Vodka, Whiskey etc.: 98 calories
• 86 Proof Gin, Vodka, Whiskey etc.: 105 calories
• 90 Proof Gin, Vodka, Whiskey etc.: 111 calories
• 94 Proof Gin, Vodka, Whiskey etc.: 116 calories
• 100 Proof Gin, Vodka, Whiskey etc.: 125 calories

Choose your drinks wisely and enjoy the holidays!