THE DIETER'S
DRINK BOOK
C a l o r i e & c a r b o h y d r a t e listings f o r o v e r
160 c o c k t a i l s , h i g h b a l l s , w i n e s & l i q u e u r s , p l u s
special weight-watcher drink recipes
Dell Purse Book 19Ì3
Published by Dell Publishing Co., Inc.
750 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Copyright © 1968
by Dell Publishing Co., Inc.
Dell Purse Book ® TM779077
All rights reserved
Printed in the United States of America
CONTENTS
Diets and Drinks
Cocktails
Long Drinks
After-Dinner Drinks
Mix it Yourself
Diet Drinking Tricks
2
6
28
48
56
63
DIETS AND DRINKS
Until recently, it was widely believed that
reducing automatically meant giving up al­
cohol as well as apple pie. However, thanks
largely to the so-called "Air F o r c e D i e t " (the
low-carbohydrate diet that permits drinking),
the old theory has been modified greatly. Now,
unless alcohol is forbidden for medical rea­
sons, most doctors will agree that you can
diet and drink. It is strictly a question of
how well you combine alcohol with modera­
tion and good sense.
LEARN
ABOUT
LIQUOR
If you are like most dieters, you don't really
need a calorie-counter to recognize which foods
are your "enemies." You may have to check on
papaya or pickled pigs feet, but you know,
without looking, about potatoes and pancakes,
pasta and pie. However, few dieters are well
informed about alcoholic beverages. You may
suspect ( c o r r e c t l y ) that most liqueurs have
more calories than straight liquor, but you
may also believe ( incorrectly ) that an 8-ounce
glass of beer has more calories than a jigger
of Scotch on the rocks. T h e point here is sim­
ple: in order to diet and drink, you must learn
the caloric and/or carbohydrate content of
wine and whiskey, liquor and liqueur—any al2
coholic beverage you enjoy. T o acquire that
knowledge, study this book carefully (in par­
ticular, pages 5 7 - 6 1 ) ; carry it with you wher­
ever you go.
LEARN
ABOUT
YOURSELF
As you may know from past experience, it
isn't diets that fail; it's the people who go on
them. In most cases, the reason for this failure
is emotional ( n o t physical) hunger. T o put it
simply, people often "break" a diet because
giving up the foods they most enjoy brings on
strong feelings of resentment and self pity. I f
these feelings continue unabated, they soon
overwhelm the dieter's will power—and good­
bye diet! • M a n y doctors believe that lowcarbohydrate diets are successful because they
seem less restrictive than low-calorie regimes;
thus the dieter experiences less resentment and
self pity. ( In truth, a low-carbohydrate diet of­
fers a very narrow choice of foods, but the
idea that butter, mayonnaise, etc. are allowed
helps to keep the dieter emotionally "full,"
though eating little. ) I t is for this reason —
to minimize emotional dissatisfaction — that al­
cohol is no longer forbidden on most diets.
• I f you're like most people, the pleasure you
derive from drinking is more psychological than
3
physical. A drink is a symbol—of relaxing, so­
cializing, putting aside tension and stress. Very
simply, for most people, the emotions associated
with alcohol are as pleasant as the drink itself.
Bear this in mind while dieting, and you'll find
"psychological tricks" to help limit your alco­
holic intake ( see page 6 4 ) .
L E A R N ABOUT
NEW
DRINKS
Considering the wide variety of alcohol avail­
able, the average drinker has astonishingly
limited taste. Most people have one or two
favorite cocktails and highballs, a favorite red
and white wine, a favorite b e e r or ale—period.
But now, while you diet, isn't a time to limit
your taste. As you'll see throughout this book,
drinks vary greatly in their calorie and carbo­
hydrate content; therefore you have everything
to gain (except w e i g h t ) by trying new tastes.
F o r example, instead of a martini ( 1 4 1 - 1 5 0
calories), why not try a Diplomat ( 8 1 calo­
r i e s ) ? Instead of gin and tonic ( 1 4 9 calories),
how about a refreshing Dubonnet fizz ( 8 8 calo­
r i e s ) ? You probably haven't heard of many of
the drinks included in this book, but they do
exist—and now is the time to try those that are
lower in calories and/or carbohydrates than
your old favorites. (Note:
S o m e bartenders
know as little about "unusual" drinks as the
customers—which is another good reason for
carrying this book wherever you go. )
4
LEARN
TO
EXPERIMENT
Open two cookbooks and you'll find two differ­
ent recipes for chicken cacciatore; open three
books and you'll find three different recipes;
open four books, etc. T r u e , the basic recipes are
the same, but each author (usually a renown
c o o k ) uses favorite spices, seasonings, herbs.
T h e r e are also variations in drink recipes—and
this offers still another way of reducing alco­
holic calories and carbohydrates. Experiment
when you mix! Stick to the basic recipe, but
make " d i e t e t i c " changes—use less sugar ( o r
none ) ; dry vermouth instead of sweet, etc. F i ­
nally, study pages 5 6 - 6 2 ; invent new drinks!
LEARN
HOW
TO USE THIS
ROOK
As you've just read, drink recipes vary some­
what from book to book and bar to bar;
therefore, the editors can't guarantee that a
bartender's drink will have the same number
of calories and carbohydrate grams listed here
—unless you are the bartender and follow the
recipe exactly. B e a r in mind, too, that all
recipes call for the lowest proof distilled spirits,
and if a drink is made with a higher proof
spirit, it will have more calories. B e c a u s e
liqueurs vary greatly b y brand, t h e figures used
in recipes are averages, based on data provided
by major producers. T o b e safe, consider reci­
pes and totals herein as typical o f drinks
served out." T o b e sure, tend bar yourself!
5
COCKTAILS
BACARDI
calories
1 1/2 oz. light Bacardi rum
1 tbs. lime juice
1/2 tsp. sugar
total:
98
4
8
110
grams
0
13
2.0
33
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Variation:
Mix in dash grenadine. Add 2 calo­
ries and .5 carbohydrate grams to the total.
BLOODY
MARY
calories
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
3 oz. tomato juice
1 tbs. lemon juice
dash Worcestershire
dash Tabasco
100
17
4
0
0
total:
grams
0
3.6
1.2
0
0
121 4.8
Add salt and pepper to taste; shake ingredients
well with cracked ice. Strain into a goblet or
old fashioned glass.
Bloody Matador:
Make as above, substituting
86 proof tequila for vodka. Add 7 calories, 0 car­
bohydrate grams to the total.
6
BRONX
calories
1 oz. gin, SO proof
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1/ oz. sweet vermouth
1 tbs. orange juice
4
total:
67
17
11
7
102
grams
0
.6
1.2
1.5
3.3
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Dry Bronx: Make as above, but eliminate sweet
vermouth, and increase dry vermouth to 1 oz.
Add 6 calories to the total; deduct .6 carbo­
hydrate grams.
BULLSHOT
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
3 oz. canned beef broth
1 tbs. lime juice
dash celery salt
total:
calories
grams
100
10
4
0
0
.9
13
0
114
2.2
Add white pepper to taste. Shake or stir ingre­
dients together vigorously. Pour over ice cubes
into an old fashioned glass. Garnish with slice
of lime or lime twist.
7
CHAMPAGNE
COCKTAIL
4 oz. brut champagne
1 lump sugar
dash Angostura bitters
lemon twist
calories
100
23
2
0
total:
l25
grams
1.8
5.9
trace
0
7.7
Put sugar in a chilled champagne glass; add
bitters. Pour champagne; add lemon twist.
CHICAGO
1
1/2
calories
oz. brandy, SO proof
dash curaçao
dash Angostura bitters
3 oz. brut champagne
100
2
2
75
total:
grams
0
.2
trace
.4
179 .6
Shake brandy, curaçao, and bitters well with
cracked ice; strain into chilled champagne glass.
Add chilled champagne.
CUBANO
1
1/2
SPECIAL
oz. light rum, 80 proof
1 tbs. pineapple juice
1 tbs. lime juice
dash grenadine
total:
calories
100
8
4
2
114
grams
0
1.9
1.3
.5
3.7
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
8
DAIQUIRI
calories
11/2oz. light rum, 80 proof
1 tbs. lime juice
l/ tsp. sugar
total:
2
100
4
8
112
grams
0
13
2.0
33
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Frozen
Daiquiri:
P l a c e ingredients above in
electric blender. Add cracked ice; blend. Pour,
without straining, into champagne glass.
DARBY
calories
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 tbs. lime juice
1 tbs. grapefruit juice
total:
100
4
6
110
grams
0
13
1.4
2.7
Shake ingredients with cracked ice. Strain into
large cocktail glass. Add squirt of club soda.
DIPLOMAT
calories
1 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 tsp. maraschino
total:
51
23
7
81
grams
1.8
23
9
5.0
Stir ingredients with cracked ice. Strain into
chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon slice.
9
DU BARRY
calories
1 1/ oz. gin, 80 proof
3/ oz. dry vermouth
l/ tsp. Pernod
dash Angostura bitters
100
26
7
2
135
2
4
2
total:
grams
0
.9
trace
trace
9
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
DUBONNET
calories
1 oz. Dubonnet
40
1 oz. gin, SO proof
total:
grams
10.0
67
0
107
0.0
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add lemon twist.
Dry Dubonnet:
Make as above, using11/2O Z .
gin, 3/4 oz. Dubonnet. Add 2 3 calories to the
total; deduct 2.5 carbohydrate grams.
DUCHESS
calories
3/ oz. Pernod
3/ oz. dry vermouth
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
59
26
4
4
34
total:
grams
.8
.9
3.5
119 5.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
10
EL PRESIDENTE
calories
1 oz. light rum, 80 proof
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
1/2 oz. orange curaçao
dash grenadine
total:
67
17
49
2
135
grams
0
.6
4.7
5
5.8
Stir well with cracked ice. Strain into chilled
cocktail glass. Garnish with orange twist.
FALLEN
ANGEL
calories
1 1/ oz. gin, 80 proof
1/ tsp. white crème de menthe
1 1/2 lbs. lemon juice
dash Angostura bitters
total:
100
8
6
2
116
2
2
grams
0
1.0
1.8
trace
2.8
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Serve with a maraschino cherry.
FRISCO
2 oz. bourbon, 86 proof
1/2 oz. Benedictine
1 1/2 lbs. lemon juice
total:
calories
grams
143
56
6
205
0
5.2
1.8
7.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into a sour glass. Garnish with a slice of lemon
or lemon twist.
11
GIMLET
calories
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 1/ tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. powdered sugar
100
6
10
2
total:
grams
0
2.0
2.7
116 4.7
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Vodka
Gimlet:
Make as above, substituting
8 0 proof vodka for gin. Totals remain the same.
GIN COCKTAIL
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
2 dashes Angostura bitters
total:
calories
100
4
104
grams
0
trace
trace
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add lemon twist. If
you prefer, substitute orange bitters; deduct 2
calories, 0 carbohydrate grama from the total.
GYPSY
calories
1 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 oz. sweet vermouth
total:
grams
67
45
0
4.6
112
4.6
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Serve with a
maraschino cherry.
12
HASTY
calories
1/ oz. gin, 80 proof
3/ oz. dry vermouth
3 dashes grenadine
dash Pernod
2
4
total:
grams
100
26
6
2
0
.9
1.5
trace
134
2.4
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
HONEY
BEE
calories
2 oz. light Bacardi rum
1/ tbs. honey
1/ lbs. lemon juice
2
2
total:
130
32
2
164
grams
0
8.7
.6
93
Stir honey and lemon juice until honey has dis­
solved. Add rum; then shake vigorously with
cracked ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with lime slice or twist.
calories
HONEYMOON
1 1/ oz. applejack,
1/2 oz. Benedictine
1 tbs. lemon juice
3 dashes curaçao
2
80 proof
total:
grams
100
56
4
6
0
5.2
1.2
.6
166
7.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
13
HURRICANE
3/ oz. white crème de menthe
3/ oz. gin, 80 proof
3/ oz. whiskey, 86 proof
2 tbs. lemon juice
total:
4
4
4
calories
grams
75
SO
54
8
187
9.8
0
0
2.4
12.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
IMPERIAL
calories
I oz. gin, 80 proof
1 oz. dry vermouth
dash maraschino
dash Angostura bitters
total:
67
34
2
2
105
grams
0
1.2
.2
trace
1.4
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
1
1/2
JACK ROSE
oz. applejack,
1 tbs. grenadine
1 tbs. lemon juice
80 proof
total:
calories
100
57
4
grams
0
13.0
1.2
161
14.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Jack Rose Rabbit: Follow directions above, but
use only two dashes grenadine, and add a dash
14
of Pernod. D e d u c t 5 1 calories and 12.0 carbohydrate grams from the total.
KANGAROO
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
3/ oz. dry vermouth
4
total:
calorics
grams
100
26
126
0
.9
.9
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add lemon twist.
KNOCKOUT
3/4 oz. gin, 80 proof
/ oz. dry vermouth
3/ oz. Pernod
1 tsp. white crème de menthe
total:
3
4
4
calories
50
26
59
17
grams
0
.9
.8
22
152 3.9
Stir ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with
two or three mint leaves.
LIBERTY
1 1/2 oz. applejack,
80 proof
3/4 oz. light rum, 80 proof
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calories
grains
100
50
5
155
0
0
13
1.3
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
15
calories grams
MANHATTAN
1 1/2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
dash Angostura bitters
total:
107
23
2
132
0
23
trace
2.3
Stir ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Serve with a
maraschino cherry.
Dry Manhattan:
Follow directions above, but
use dry vermouth in place of sweet vermouth.
D e d u c t 6 calories and 1.7 carbohydrate grams
from the total. Serve with an olive.
Dubonnet
Manhattan:
Follow Manhattan rec­
ipe, but use 1 oz. whiskey and substitute 1 oz.
Dubonnet for vermouth. D e d u c t 18 calories
from the total; add 7.7 carbohydrate grams.
Serve with a maraschino cherry.
MARGARITA
1 1/2 oz. tequila, 86 proof
1/2 oz. triple sec
2 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grams
107
47
8
162
0
4.7
2.6
7.3
Moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with
lime slice, then frost the rim with coarse salt.
Shake ingredients lightly with cracked ice.
Strain into glass.
16
MARTINI
(DRY)
calories
2 oz. gin (or vodka), 80 proof
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
total:
133
17
150
grams
0
.6
.6
Stir ingredients well with i c e cubes. Strain into
chilled cocktail glass. Serve with olive.
Martini (Extra Dry): M a k e as
only1/4oz. vermouth. D e d u c t 9
carbohydrate grams from the
rim of glass with lemon twist;
above, but use
calories and .3
total. Moisten
add twist.
MIAMI
calories
1/2 oz. light rum, 80 proof
1/4 oz. white crème de menthe
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
total:
100
75
1
176 10.0
grams
0
9.8
.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
MILLIONAIRE
11/2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1/ oz. curaçao
1 egg white
dash grenadine
2
total:
calories
grams
107
49
17
2
0
4.7
3
.5
175
5.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
17
calories grams
MIST
2 oz. whiskey,
lemon twist
86 proof
total:
143
0
143
0
0
0
Fill old fashioned glass with crushed ice; pour
whiskey; add twist. Serve with short straw.
NEVADA
1
1/2
calories
oz. light rum, 80 proof
3 tbs. grapefruit
juice
2 tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. powdered
sugar
dash Angostura bitters
total:
100
19
8
10
2
139
grams
0
4.2
2.6
2.7
trace
9.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
NEW
1
1
YORK
calories
grams
oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1 tbs. lime juice
1/2
tsp. powdered
sugar
dash grenadine
107
4
5
2
118
0
1.3
1.3
.5
3.1
1/2
total:
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with
a twist of orange peel.
18
OLD
FASHIONED
calories
grams
2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1/2 lump sugar
2 dashes Angostura bitlers
143
12
4
159
0
3.0
trace
3.0
total:
Muddle sugar, bitters and 1 oz. whiskey to­
gether in old fashioned glass. Add remaining
whiskey; blend well. Add ice cubes, twist of
lemon and maraschino cherry.
Scotch or Bourbon
Old Fashioned:
Make as
above, substituting 8 6 proof Scotch or bourbon
for whiskey. Totals remain the same.
OLYMPIA
1 1/2 oz. light rum, 80 proof
1 oz. cherry brandy
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grams
100
87
4
191
0
7.5
13
8.8
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
ORANGE
BLOSSOM
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
2 tbs. orange juice
total:
calories
grams
100
14
114
0
3.0
3.0
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. I f desired, mix with
19
1/2 tsp. powdered sugar; add 5 calories and 1.3
carbohydrate grams to the total.
PADDY
1
calories
1 1/4 oz. Irish whiskey, 86 proof
1/4
oz. sweet vermouth
clash Angostura bitters
total:
PO
56
2
148
grams
0
5.8
trace
5.8
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. I f you prefer, use
orange bitters in place of Angostura; deduct 1
caloric, 0 carbohydrate grams from the total.
PALMER
1
1/2
oz. bourbon,
86 proof
3/4 lbs. lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitlers
total:
calories
grams
107
3
4
114
0
.9
trace
9
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
PALMETTO
calories
grams
1 oz. light rum, 80 proof
67
0
1 oz. dry vermouth
34
1.2
4
trace
2 dashes
Angostura
bitters
total:
105
12
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
20
PINK
LADY
1 oz. gin, 80 proof
2/3 tbs. grenadine
1 egg white
total:
calories
grams
67
38
17
122
0
8.7
.3
9.0
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Variation:
Mix as above, adding 1/2 oz. apple­
jack, 8 0 proof. Increase the total b y 3 3 calories,
0 carbohydrate grams.
VELVET
calories
grams
1 1/ oz. vodka, 80 proof
1 tbs. cranberry
juice
1 tbs. lemon juice
PINK
100
9
4
113
0
2.3
1.2
35
2
total:
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
POLO
1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 tbs. orange juice
1 tbs. grapefruit
juice
total:
calories
grams
100
7
6
113
0
1.3
1.4
2.9
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
21
RHETT
BUTLER
1/2 oz. Southern Comfort
1/2 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tbs. lime juice
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calories
grams
180
2
2
5
189
5.3
.6
.7
1.3
7.9
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
ROB
1
1/2
ROY
oz. Scotch, 86 proof
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
dash Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
107
34
2
143
0
33
trace
3.5
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add cherry.
Dry Rob Roy: Mix as above, substituting dry
vermouth for sweet. Add lemon twist. D e d u c t 8
calories, 2 . 6 carbohydrate grams from the total.
ROSEMARIE
1 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1 oz. dry vermouth
total:
calories
grams
72
34
106
0
1.2
1.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
22
ROYAL
SMILE
1 oz. applejack,
80 proof
1 oz. gin, 80 proof
1/ tbs. lime juice
dash grenadine
2
total:
calories
grams
67
67
2
2
138
0
0
.7
.5
11
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
RUSSIAN
3/4 oz. gin, 80 proof
3/4 oz. vodka, 80 proof
3/4 oz. crème de cacao
total:
calories
grams
50
50
76
176
0
0
11.0
11.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Variation:
Mix as above, without gin. Deduct
5 0 calories, 0 carbohydrate grams from total.
RUSSIAN
REAR
1 oz. vodka, 80 proof
1/2 oz. crème de cacao
1 tbs. light cream
total:
calories
grams
67
50
28
145
0
7.4
.6
8.0
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
23
SAZERAC
2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
3 dashes Pernod
1/2 lump sugar
2 dashes Angostura bitters
calories
grams
143
6
12
4
0
trace
3.0
trace
total:
165
3.0
Swirl Pernod around a frosted old fashioned
glass until the inside is coated thoroughly. Add
sugar and 1 oz. whiskey. Muddle well. Add ice
cubes and the remaining whiskey. Stir vigor­
ously. Add a twist o f lemon.
SIDECAR
1/4
calories
11/2oz. brandy, 80 proof
oz. triple sec
1/2 tbs. lime juice
total:
grams
100
0
70
7.0
2
.7
172 7.7
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
SLOE
GIN COCKTAIL
11/2oz. sloe gin
1/2 tsp. dry vermouth
dash orange bitters
total:
calories
grams
107
3
1
111
8.4
.1
trace
8.5
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
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SUISSESSE
11/2oz. Pernod
1/2 oz. anisette
1 egg white
total:
calories
grams
118
44
17
179
1.6
5.1
.3
7.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
TEQUILA
HOLIDAY
calories
11/2oz. tequila, 86 proof
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. grenadine
total:
107
4
19
130
grams
0
12
4.3
5.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add a lemon twist or
maraschino cherry.
Variation:
Mix as above, substituting % tsp.
curaçao for grenadine. D e d u c t 11 calories and
3.4 carbohydrate grams from the total.
TEQU1N1
1/2 oz. tequila, 86 proof
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
total:
calories
grams
107
17
124
0
.6
.6
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Serve with olive.
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T.N.T.
1 oz. whiskey,
1 oz. Pernod
86 proof
total:
calories
72
79
151
grams
0
1.1
1.1
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
TOVARICH
1
1/2
oz. vodka, 80 proof
3/4 oz. kümmel
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grams
83
56
4
143
0
42
13
5.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
VERMOUTH
COCKTAIL
2 oz. sweet vermouth
3 dashes Angostura
bitters
total:
calories
grams
90
9.2
6
96
trace
9.2
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add lemon slice.
Dry Vermouth
Cocktail:
Mix as above with dry
vermouth instead of sweet. D e d u c t 2 2 calories
and 6.8 carbohydrate grams from the total.
Vermouth
Half 'N Half: Mix as for Vermouth
Cocktail, using 1 oz. sweet vermouth and 1 oz.
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dry. D e d u c t 17 calories and 3.4 carbohydrate
grams from the total.
WHISKEY
SOUR
2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calories
143
4
5
152
grams
0
1.2
13
2.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into sour glass. Garnish with orange slice.
Brandy,
Gin, Rum or Vodka
Sour:
Mix as
above, using 8 0 proof liquor. D e d u c t 1 0
calories, 0 carbohydrate grams from the total.
Scotch or Tequila
Sour: Mix as for Whiskey
Sour, with 8 6 proof liquor. S a m e totals.
E g g Sour: Mix as for B r a n d y Sour, adding 1 egg
and 1/2 tsp. curaçao. Add 8 8 calories and 1.2
carbohydrate grams to the total.
WHITE
LADY
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
1/2 tbs. triple sec
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 egg white
total:
calories
100
24
4
17
145
grams
0
2.4
1.2
.3
3.9
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
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LONG DRINKS
Note: In order to include as many drinks as
possible in this book, "simple highballs" ( those
composed only of liquor and water or club soda,
or liquor and a soft d r i n k ) are not listed in
this chapter. T h e caloric and carbohydrate
gram content of any "simple highball" may be
determined easily by utilizing the information
on pages 5 7 - 6 1 .
AMERICANO
HIGHBALL
3 oz. sweet vermouth
2 dashes Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
135
4
139
13.8
trace
13.8
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Add ice
cubes. Fillwith chilled club soda. Garnish with
a twist of lemon.
Dry Americano:
Follow directions above, but
substitute dry vermouth in place of sweet ver­
mouth. D e d u c t 3 3 calories and 10.2 carbohy­
drate grams from the total.
Half 'N Half Americano:
Mix as for Ameri­
cano, using11/2oz. sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz. dry
vermouth. D e d u c t 2 0 calories and 5.1 carbohy­
drate grams from the total.
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BERMUDA
HIGHBALL
calories
grams
3/4 oz. gin, 80 proof
3/4 oz. brandy, 80 proof
3/4 oz. dry vermouth
50
50
26
126
0
0
.9
1.9
total:
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Add ice
cubes. Fillwith chilled club soda. Garnish with
a twist of lemon.
Variation:
Mix as above, using 4 oz. ginger ale
instead of soda. Add 4 3 calories and 1 0 . 6 car­
bohydrate grams to the total.
BISHOP'S
COOLER
3 oz. Burgundy wine
1/2 oz. dark rum, SO proof
1 oz. orange juice
1 tbs. lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 tsp. powdered sugar
total:
calories
grams
72
33
14
4
4
10
.2
0
3.0
1.2
trace
2.7
137
7.1
Stir juices, bitters, and sugar vigorously in high­
ball glass. Add cracked ice. Pour in wine and
rum. Stir well again.
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BLACKJACK
1
1/2
1/2
oz. applejack,
80 proof
oz. gin, 80 proof
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grants
100
33
4
137
0
0
1.3
1.3
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Fill with
crushed ice. Garnish with mint leaves.
CALIFORNIA
1
1/2
LEMONADE
oz. whiskey, 86 proof
3 tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. grenadine
total:
calories
grams
107
12
20
5
144
0
3.6
3.4
1.0
10.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Pour
into highball glass. Add more ice. Fill with
chilled club soda. Garnish with fruit.
COBBLER
(WHISKEY)
1 1/2 oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1 tsp. powdered sugar
total:
calories
grams
107
10
117
0
2.7
2.7
Stir ingredients well. Pour into large goblet
half filled with crushed ice. Add chilled club
soda. Garnish with fruit. Serve with straw.
Brandy,
Gin or Rum Cobbler:
Follow instruc­
tions above, substituting 8 0 proof brandy, gin
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or rum for whiskey. D e d u c t 7 calories, 0 car­
bohydrate grams from the total.
CORKSCREW
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
2 oz. orange juice
2 oz. 7-Up
total:
calories
grams
100
28
24
0
6.0
152
12.0
Pour vodka over ice cubes in highball glass.
Add chilled 7 - U p and juice. Stir well.
COUNTRY
CLUB
COOLER
3 oz. dry vermouth
3/4 tsp. grenadine
total:
calories
grams
102
14
116
3.6
3.1
6.7
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Add ice
cubes. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir again.
Garnish with orange slice.
CUBA
LIBRE
1 1/2 oz. light rum, 80 proof
4 oz. Coca-Cola
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grams
100
48
4
152
0
12.0
1.3
13.3
Combine rum and juice in highball glass. Add
cracked ice, then chilled Coke. Stir well. Gar­
nish with a twist of lime.
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CUBAN
COOLER
calories
1/2 oz. light rum, 80 proof
4 oz. ginger ale
grams
100
0
43
10.6
total: 143 10.6
Pour rum over ice cubes in highball glass. Add
chilled ginger ale. Stir well. Add lemon twist.
DUBONNET
FIZZ
calories
2 oz. Dubonnet
2 tbs. lemon juice
total:
80
8
88
grams
20.0
2.4
22.4
Pour ingredients over ice cubes in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir well.
FRENCH
75
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
4 oz. brut champagne
I tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. powdered sugar
total:
calories
grams
100
100
4
5
209
0
1.8
12
1.3
4.3
Shake gin, lemon and sugar vigorously with
cracked ice. Strain into highball glass with ice
cubes. Add chilled champagne. Stir gently.
Serve with lemon twist and maraschino cherry.
Brandy French 75: Mix as above, substituting
8 0 proof brandy for gin. S a m e totals.
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GIN
&
TONIC
1 1/2oz. gin, 80 proof
4 oz. quinine water
1/2 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
grams
100
47
2
149
0
11.9
.7
12.6
Pour gin over ice cubes in highball glass. Add
chilled tonic. Garnish with lime slice.
Tequila & Tonic: Mix as above, substituting
8 6 proof tequila for gin. Add 7 calories and 0
carbohydrate grams to the total.
GIN
BUCK
calories
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
4 oz. ginger ale
1 lbs. lemon juice
total:
100
43
4
147
grams
0
10.6
12
11.8
Combine gin and juice in highball glass. Add
ice cubes, then ginger ale. Stir well.
GIN
COOLER
2 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calories
grams
133
4
5
142
0
12
1.3
2.5
Combine ingredients in highball glass. Add
cracked ice. Fill with chilled club soda.
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Rum or Vodka Cooler: Mix as above, replacing
gin with 8 0 proof vodka or rum. S a m e totals.
Whiskey Cooler: Mix as for Gin Cooler, substi­
tuting 8 6 proof bourbon, Scotch or whiskey for
gin. Add 10 calories and 0 carbohydrate grams
to the total.
GIN DAISY
1
1/2
oz. gin, 80 proof
1 tbs. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. grenadine
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
calories
grams
100
4
5
0
1.2
1.0
13
114
3.5
5
total:
Shake ingredients vigorously. Pour into goblet
filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lemon
slice, maraschino cherry and sprig of mint.
Applejack,
Rrandy, Rum or Vodka Daisy: Mix
as above, replacing gin with another 8 0 proof
liquor. Totals remain the same.
Whiskey
Daisy: Mix as for Gin Daisy, substi­
tuting 8 6 proof bourbon, Scotch or whiskey for
gin. Increase the totals b y 7 calories and 0
carbohydrate grams.
June Daisy:
Follow the directions for Gin
Daisy, adding 1 tbs. lime juice and 3 tbs. or­
ange juice. Increase the totals b y 2 5 calories
and 5.8 carbohydrate grams.
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GIN FIZZ
1 1/2 oz. gin, SO proof
1 1/2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calories
grams
100
6
10
116
0
1.8
2.7
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Shake ingredients well with cracked i c e . Strain
into highball glass with ice cubes. Fill with
chilled club soda. Stir well. Garnish with lemon
twist and maraschino cherry.
Sloe Gin Fizz: Mix as above, replacing gin with
sloe gin. Add 7 calories and 8.4 carbohydrate
grams to the total.
Golden Fizz: Mix as for Gin Fizz, adding an
egg yolk. Increase the totals b y 5 9 calories and
.1 carbohydrate grams.
Silver Fizz: Mix as for Gin Fizz, adding an egg
white. Increase the totals by 17 calories and .3
carbohydrate grams.
GIN RICKEY
calories
grams
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
11/2tbs. lime juice
100
6
106
0
2.0
2.0
total:
Pour ingredients over ice cubes in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir well.
Garnish with lime slice or twist.
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Sloe Gin Rickey:
Mix as above, using sloe gin
in place of dry gin. Add 7 calories, 8.4 carbo­
hydrate grams to the total.
Applejack,
Rum or Vodka Rickey:
Mix as for
Gin Rickey, substituting 8 0 proof applejack,
rum or vodka for gin. S a m e totals.
Bourbon,
Scotch or Whiskey
Rickey:
Mix as
for Gin Rickey, substituting 8 6 proof bourbon,
Scotch or whiskey for gin. Add 7 calories and 0
carbohydrate grams to the total.
GIN
SWIZZLE
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
2 tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. powdered
sugar
2 dashes Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
100
8
IO
4
0
2.6
2.7
trace
122 5.3
Pour ingredients into highball glass with
crushed ice. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir
vigorously—and serve—with swizzle stick.
Variation:
Mix as above, adding the white of
an egg. Increase the totals b y 17 calories and .3
carbohydrate grams.
Applejack,
Brandy,
Rum, or Vodka
Swizzle:
Follow directions for Gin Swizzle, but substi­
tute 8 0 proof applejack, brandy, rum, or vodka
for gin. Totals remain the same.
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JAVA
COOLER
calories
grams
11/2oz. tequila, 86 proof
4 oz. black coffee
2 lbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. powdered sugar
107
1
8
10
126
0
.2
2.4
2.7
5.3
total:
Pour tequila, juice and sugar into highball
glass filled with crushed ice. Stir. Add cold
coffee. Stir again.
KISS
ME HIGHBALL
11/2oz. Pernod
1/2 tsp. curaçao
2 dashes Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
118
8
4
130
1.6
.8
trace
2.4
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into highball glass with ice cubes. Fill with
chilled club soda. Stir. Add cherry.
LONE
TREE
COOLER
calories
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
1/2 tbs. dry vermouth
1/2 tsp. powdered sugar
100
9
5
total:
114
grams
0
3
13
1.6
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Add
cracked ice. Fill with chilled soda. Stir again.
Garnish with lime slice or twist.
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MAMIE
1
TAYLOR
calories
1/2
oz. Scotch, 86 proof
4 oz. ginger ale
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
107
43
4
154
grams
0
10.6
1.3
11.9
Pour Scotch and juice over ice cubes in highball
glass. Fill with chilled ginger ale. Stir.
MEXICOLA
1
1/2
calories
oz. tequila, 86 proof
4 oz. Coca Cola
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
107
48
4
737
grams
0
12.0
1.3
13.3
Pour tequila and juice over ice cubes in high­
ball glass. Fill with chilled Coke. Stir lightly.
MINT
JULEP
21/2oz. bourbon, 86 proof
1 tsp. powdered sugar
total:
calories
grams
179
10
0
2.7
189
2.7
Crush 3 sprigs of fresh mint with sugar and 1
tsp. water in bottom of highball glass. Fill glass
with crushed i c e . Add bourbon; stir well until
glass is frosted. Serve with mint sprigs.
B r a n d y or Rum Julep: Mix as above, replacing
bourbon with 8 0 proof brandy or rum. Deduct
12 calories, 0 carbohydrate grams from total.
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Champagne
Julep: F o l l o w directions for Mint
Julep, using 3 oz. brut champagne in place of
bourbon. D e d u c t 1 0 4 calories from the total;
add 1.4 carbohydrate grams.
Gin Julep:
Follow directions for Mint Julep,
substituting 8 0 proof gin for bourbon and 1
tsp. lemon juice for water. D e d u c t 11 calories
from the total; add .4 carbohydrate grams.
MORNING
GLORY
FIZZ
1 1/2 oz. Scotch, 86 proof
3 dashes Pernod
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. powdered
sugar
1 egg white
total:
calories
grams
107
6
4
10
17
144
0
trace
1.2
2.7
.3
4.2
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into highball glass. Add ice cubes. Fill
with chilled club soda. Add lemon twist.
MOSCOW
MULE
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
4 oz. ginger beer
1 tbs. lime juice
calories
100
48
4
grams
0
11.6
1.3
total: 152 12.9
Stir vodka and juice in highball glass or cop­
per mug. Add ice cubes. Fill with chilled
ginger beer. Stir lightly. Add lime slice.
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ORANGE
1/2
COOLER
calories
oz. gin, 80 proof
2 oz. orange juice
100
28
total:
grams
0
6.0
128 6.
Shake ingredients well with cracked i c e . Pour
into highball glass. Fill with chilled club soda.
PLANTER'S PUNCH
#1
calories
grams
100
16
10
4
0
5.2
2.7
trace
130
73
11/2 oz. dark rum, 80 proof
4 tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. powdered sugar
2 dashes Angostura bitters
total:
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into highball glass half filled with crushed ice.
Add 2 oz. chilled club soda. Stir well. Garnish
with citrus slices and maraschino cherry.
PLANTER'S
1
1/2
PUNCH
#2
oz.
dark rum, 80 proof
2 oz. orange juice
2 tbs. lime juice
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. pineapple juice
total:
calories
100
28
8
4
3
143
grams
0
6.0
2.6
1.2
.6
10.4
Mix as for Planters Punch # 1 using large T o m
Collins glass. Add pineapple stick to garnish.
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RED
WINE
COLLINS
4 oz. dry red wine
1 tbs. lemon juice
total:
calories
grams
96
4
100
3
1.2
1.5
Pour ingredients over cracked ice in a highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir.
Variation:
Mix as above, adding 1 tsp. pow­
dered sugar. Increase totals b y 10 calories and
2.7 carbohydrate grams.
RUM
DAISY
SPECIAL
11/2 oz.dark
rum,
80
2 tbs. lime juice
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
3 dashes curaçao
proof
total:
calorics
grams
100
8
5
6
119
0
2.6
13
.6
75
Shake ingredients well with cracked i c e . Strain
into highball glass two-thirds filled with crushed
ice. Garnish with lime slice or twist.
SALTY
DOG
1 1/2 oz. gin, 80 proof
3 oz. grapefruit
juice
total:
calories
grams
100
38
138
0
8.4
8.4
Pour gin and juice over cracked ice in a high­
ball glass. Stir vigorously.
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COOLER
calories
grams
11/2oz. Scotch, 86 proof
3 dashes white crème de menthe
total:
SCOTCH
107
6
113
0
.8
.8
Pour ingredients over ice cubes in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir.
SCREWDRIVER
1
1/2
calories
oz.
vodka, 80 proof
4 oz. orange juice
total:
100
56
156
grams
0
12.0
12.0
Pour vodka over ice cubes in highball glass.
Add orange juice. Stir lightly.
Rum Screwdriver:
Mix as above, substituting
8 0 proof rum for vodka. S a m e totals.
Tequila
Screwdriver:
Mix as above, substituting 8 6 proof tequila for vodka. Add 7 calories
and 0 carbohydrate grams to the total.
SHANDY
GAFF
calories
4 oz. beer
4 oz. ginger ale
total:
52
43
95
grams
4.2
10.6
14.8
Pour thoroughly chilled ingredients into highball glass. Stir lightly.
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SILVER
SIN
1 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 oz. kümmel
total:
calories
grams
67
75
142
0
5.6
5.6
Pour ingredients over cracked ice in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir.
SINGAPORE
SLING
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
1/2 oz. cherry brandy
1 tbs. lime juice
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
dash Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
100
44
4
5
2
155
0
3.8
1.3
1.3
trace
6.4
Shake ingredients well with cracked i c e . Strain
into highball glass. Add ice cubes. Fill with
chilled club soda. Stir. Garnish with fruit.
SPRITZER
4 oz. dry white wine
total:
calories
grams
90
.4
90
.4
Pour chilled wine into highball glass. Add ice
cubes. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir.
Spritzer Cobbler:
Mix as above, stirring 1 tsp.
powdered sugar with wine. Add 10 calories,
2.7 carbohydrate grams to the total.
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STONE
FENCE
11/2oz. Scotch, 86 proof
4 oz. apple juice
total:
calories
grams
107
59
166
0
14.8
14.8
Pour Scotch over ice cubes in highball glass.
Add chilled apple juice. Stir well.
TEQUILA
1
1
1/2
1/2
FIZZ
oz. tequila, 86 proof
3 oz. ginger ale
tbs.
lemon juice
1/2 tsp- grenadine
1 egg white
total:
calories
grams
107
52
6
9
17
171
0
8.0
1.8
2.1
3
12.2
Shake ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Pour into highball glass. Add more ice.
TOM
1
1/2
COLLINS
calories
grams
oz. gin, 80 proof
2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. powdered sugar
100
8
10
118
0
2.4
2.7
5.1
total:
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into highball glass. Add ice cubes. Fill with
chilled club soda. Stir. Garnish with fruit.
Applejack,
Brandy,
Rum, or Vodka
Collins:
Mix as directed above, substituting 8 0 proof
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applejack, brandy, rum, or vodka for gin. Totals
remain the same.
Bourbon,
Scotch, Whiskey
or Tequila
Collins:
Mix as for T o m Collins, using 8 6 proof liquor.
Add 7 calories, 0 carbohydrate grams to total.
TWISTER
1 1/2 oz. vodka, 80 proof
4 oz.7-Up
1 tbs. lime juice
total:
calories
100
48
4
152
grams
0
12.0
1.3
13.3
Pour vodka and juice over ice cubes in highball
glass. Add 7 - U p . Stir well. Add lime twist.
VERMOUTH
CASSIS
11/2OZ.dry vermouth
3/4 oz. crème de cassis
total:
calories
grams
51
65
116
1.8
10.4
2.2
Pour ingredients over i c e cubes in highball
glass. Add chilled club soda. Stir lightly.
VERMOUTH
COOLER
3 oz. dry vermouth
1 oz. curaçao
total:
calories
grams
102
98
200
3.6
9.4
13.0
Pour ingredients over ice cubes in highball
glass. Add chilled club soda. Stir well.
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WARD
1
1/2
EIGHT
calories
grams
oz. whiskey, 86 proof
1 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. grenadine
107
4
19
130
0
1.2
43
5.5
total:
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Pour
into large goblet. Fill with chilled club soda.
Stir. Add lemon slice, maraschino cherry.
WHISKEY
1
1/2
WONDER
oz. whiskey, 86 proof
4 dashes Pernod
2 oz. orange juice
1/2 tsp. stigar
dash orange bitters
total:
calories
grams
107
8
28
5
1
149
0
trace
6.0
13
trace
7.3
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Pour
into highball glass. Add 2 oz. chilled club soda.
Stir. Garnish with orange slice.
WHITE
WINE
COOLER
4 oz. dry while wine
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
total:
calorics
grams
90
5
95
.4
13
1.7
Stir ingredients well in highball glass. Add
cracked ice. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir.
Garnish with lemon twist.
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YALE
11/2oz. gin, 80 proof
2 dashes Pernod
dash Angostura bitters
total:
calories
grams
100
4
2
106
0
trace
trace
0
Pour ingredients over ice cubes in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir well.
Variation: Mix as above, substituting1/2tbs. dry
vermouth for Pernod. Add 5 calories and .3
carbohydrate grams to the total.
ZOMBIE
1 oz. light rum, 80 proof
1 oz. dark rum, 80 proof
1 oz. Jamaican rum, 90 proof
1/2 oz. Demerara rum, 151 proof
2 tbs. pineapple juice
2 tbs. orange juice
2 tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. powdered sugar
total:
calorics
grams
67
67
75
63
17
14
8
10
0
0
0
0
3.8
3.0
2.6
2.7
321
12.1
Shake all ingredients except Demerara rum vig­
orously with cracked i c e ( i f available, use an
electric b l e n d e r ) . Pour over more cracked ice
in large highball glass. Garnish with pineapple
stick, mint sprigs, and maraschino cherry. F l o a t
Demerara rum gently on top.
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AFTER DINNER DRINKS
A & Β
1/2 oz. applejack, 80 proof
1/2 oz. Benedictine
total:
calories
grams
33
56
89
0
5.2
5.2
Pour Benedictine into small liqueur glass. Add
applejack. Don't shake or stir.
ALEXANDER
1 oz. gin, 80 proof
1 oz. crème de cacao
2 tbs. light cream
total:
calories
grams
67
101
56
0
14.7
.6
224
15.3
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Brandy Alexander:
Mix as above, substituting
8 0 proof brandy for gin. S a m e totals.
ANGEL'S
TIP
3/4 oz. crème de cacao
1/2 tbs. light cream
total:
calories
grams
76
14
90
11.0
.3
11.3
Pour crème de cacao into liqueur glass. Float
cream on top. Add maraschino cherry.
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Β & Β
1/2 oz· Benedictine
1/2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
total:
calories
grams
56
33
89
5.2
0
5.2
Pour Benedictine into small liqueur glass. Float
brandy gently on top.
BRANDY
BLAZER
2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
1 lump sugar
total:
calories
grams
133
23
156
0
5.9
5.9
Put ingredients, plus lemon and orange twist
into shaker. Ignite. Stir well. Strain into cocktail
glass. Add orange twist.
C A F E DIABLE
COCKTAIL
1 oz. brandy, SO proof
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
3 oz. black coffee
total:
calories
67
5
0
72
grams
0
13
0
1.3
Moisten rim of an old fashioned glass with
lemon slice; dip rim in powdered sugar. Pour
hot coffee. Float brandy on top. Ignite.
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C A F E CACAO
FRAPPE
calories
11/2oz. crème de cacao
ì oz. black coffee
152
0
total:
grams
22.1
0
152 22.1
Shake ingredients well with crushed ice. Pour
into champagne glass. Serve with straws.
CAFE
ROYAL
calories
1 oz. brandy, SO proof
1 lump sugar
3 oz. black coffee
total:
67
23
0
90
grams
0
5.9
0
5.9
Float 1 tbs. brandy atop hot coffee. Hold sugar
in large spoon over cup; pour 1 tbs. brandy into
spoon. Ignite. L o w e r slowly into coffee.
Café Royal Frappé:
Shake ingredients above
vigorously with cracked ice. Pour into chilled
champagne glass. Totals remain the same.
CREME
FIZZ
calorics
grams
1 oz. green crème de menthe
1/4 tsp. lime juice
total:
DE MENTHE
100
0
100
13.0
.1
13.1
Pour ingredients over cracked ice in highball
glass. Fill with chilled club soda. Stir well.
Garnish with lime slice or twist.
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DIANA
3/4 oz. while crème de menthe
1/2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
total:
calories
grains
75
33
108
9.8
0
9.8
Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice. Add
crème de menthe. F l o a t brandy on top.
GRASSHOPPER
1/2 oz. green crème de menthe
1/2 oz. crème de cacao
2 tbs. light cream
calories
grams
6.5
7.4
56
12
total: 157 15.1
50
51
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
Variation:
Mix as above, eliminating light
cream. D e d u c t 5 6 calories and 1.2 carbohydrate grams from the total.
IRISH
COFFEE
11/2oz. Irish whiskey, 86 proof
1 tbs. whipped
light cream
1/2 tsp. granulated
sugar
3 oz. black coffee
total:
calories
grams
107
23
8
0
138
0
.3
2.0
0
2.3
Pour whiskey into steaming hot coffee. Add
sugar. Stir. T o p gently with whipped cream.
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KRETCHMA
3/4 oz. vodka, 80 proof
3/4 oz. crème de cacao
1/2 tbs. lemon juice
dash grenadine
total:
calories
grams
50
76
2
2
130
0
11.0
.6
.5
12.1
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
MERRY
WIDOW
1 oz. cherry brandy
1 oz. maraschino
total:
calories
grams
87
86
173
7.5
9.7
172
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass. Add a cherry.
Variation:
Mix as above, using Dubonnet in
place of brandy. Deduct 4 7 calories from the
total; add 2.5 carbohydrate grams.
METROPOLITAN
calories
grams
1 oz. brandy, 80 proof
1 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 tsp. powdered
sugar
67
45
5
777
0
4.6
13
5.9
total:
Stir ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
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NETHERLAND
1 1/2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
3/4 oz. curaçao
dash orange bitters
total:
calories
grams
100
74
1
175
0
7.1
trace
7.1
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
POUSSE
1/2 tbs.
1/2 tbs.
1/2 tbs.
1/2 tbs.
1/2 tbs.
CAFE
grenadine
green crème de menthe
maraschino
curaçao
brandy, 80 proof
total:
calories
grams
29
25
22
25
17
118
6.5
53
2.4
33
0
15.5
In the order listed above, pour each ingredient
carefully from the spoon into a cordial glass.
( T h e idea is to end up with 5 colorful "layers"
of liqueur. )
STAR
1 oz. applejack,
80 proof
1 oz. sweet vermouth
dash Angostura
bitters
total:
calories
grams
67
45
2
114
0
4.6
trace
4.6
Stir ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
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STINGER
1 oz. white crème de menthe
1 oz. brandy, 80 proof
total:
calories
100
67
167
grams
13.0
0
13.0
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
Dry Stinger: Mix as above, using only 1/2 oz.
crème de menthe and adding 1 tbs. lime juice.
Deduct 4 6 calories and 5.2 carbohydrate grams
from the total.
Gin or Vodka Stinger: Mix as for Stinger, substituting 8 0 proof gin or vodka for brandy.
Totals remain the same.
Scotch Stinger: Mix as for Stinger, substituting
8 6 proof Scotch for brandy. Add 7 calories and
0 carbohydrate grams to the total.
TULIP
3/4 oz. applejack, 80 proof
3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
1 tbs. apricot brandy
1 tbs. lemon juice
total:
calories
grams
50
34
22
4
110
0
3.5
1.8
1.2
6.5
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
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ULYSSES
1/2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 oz. cherry brandy
total:
calories
grams
33
23
44
100
0
2.3
3.8
6.1
Stir ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with
an orange twist.
WAGON
WHEEL
1 oz. Southern Comfort
1/2 oz. brandy, 80 proof
1/2 tbs. lemon juice
3 dashes grenadine
total:
calories
grams
120
33
2
6
161
3.5
0
.6
1.5
5.6
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice. Strain
into chilled cocktail glass.
WHIP
1 oz. brandy, 80 proof
1/2 oz. sweet vermouth
1/2 oz. dry vermouth
3 dashes curaçao
2 dashes Pernod
total:
calories
grams
67
23
17
6
4
0
2.3
.6
.6
trace
117
35
Stir ingredients vigorously with cracked ice.
Strain into chilled cocktail glass.
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MIX IT YOURSELF
As noted before, drink recipes listed in the pre­
ceding chapters are représentative
of recipes
used widely in taverns, nightclubs, hotels, etc.
However, as no two bartenders mix identically,
drinks imbibed away from home may have a
slightly different caloric or carbohydrate con­
tent that you find listed herein. • Clearly, the
best way to keep an accurate account of alco­
holic consumption is do-it-yourself bartending.
Mix your own drink, and you can b e certain of
its content, size, etc. T h e primary purpose of
this chapter is to provide the data you need to
total the calories and carbohydrate grams in
drinks that are mixed at home. T u r n to these
pages whenever you take over the " b a r ; " con­
sider minor changes in recipes that will result
in drinks that have fewer calories a n d / o r car­
bohydrate grams.
T h e caloric and carbohydrate figures used in
this book are averages, based on data supplied
by major producers and importers of alcoholic
beverages. L a c k of space prevents listings by
brand name ( e x c e p t for l i q u e u r s ) ; however
(again, except for l i q u e u r s ) , the editors found
that brands vary surprisingly little. F o r ex­
ample, there is only a two calorie difference
between the 86-proof Scotch highest in cal­
ories and the 86-proof Scotch lowest in cal50
ories. W h a t this means to weight watchers is
simple: Dieting may dictate a change in the
proof and/or type of alcohol you drink, but the
brand you choose will have little effect on your
figure. F o r instance, you can cut down on cal­
ories by switching from 100-proof bourbon to
86-proof whiskey, but the brand o f 86-proof
whiskey doesn't matter. As you will see in this
chapter, it is largely what you drink, not the
brand, that makes a difference. L e t your diet
decide which type; your palate which brand.
DISTILLED
80 proof
84 proof
86 proof
86.8 proof
9 0 proof
90.4 proof
94 proof
94.6 proof
97 proof
100 proof
104 proof
151 proof
SPIRITS,
1 OZ.*calories
67
70
72
72
75
75
78
79
81
83
87
126
*Scotch; bourbon; Canadian, Irish, blended
key; rye; gin; vodka; rum; tequila;
brandy.
grams
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
whis­
57
BEER & ALE,
8
OZ.*
calories
grams
104
109
104
141
8.4
n.a.t
6.2
n.a.t
lager, 3 . 8 % alcohol
ale, 3 . 8 % alcohol
Champale
stout, 5 . 6 % alcohol
*Domestic
jData not
WINE,
varieties.
available.
4 OZ.
calories
Catawba, 1 4 % alcohol
champagne, brut, 12 1/2% alcohol
champagne, ex-dry, 12 1/2% alcohol
Chianti, 121/2%alcohol
Delaware, 1 2 % alcohol
Dubonnet
kosher, dry, 12 1/2% alcohol
kosher, medium, 12 1/2% alcohol
kosher, sweet, 12 1/2% alcohol
Liebfraumilch, 1 0 % alcohol
Madeira, 1 9 % alcohol
Muscatel, 19 1/2% alcohol
Moselle, 1 1 % alcohol
port, 19 1/2% alcohol
port, ruby, 2 0 % alcohol
port, tawny, 2 0 % alcohol
red, dry,* 12-12 1/2% alcohol
R h i n e , 11 % alcohol
rosé, 12-12 1/2% alcohol
Sauterne, 1 2 % alcohol
Sauterne, dry, 1 2 % alcohol
sherry, 1 9 % alcohol
58
167
100
116
100
118
160
91
114
183
84
160
196
92
200
184
184
96
96
95
116
108
185
grams
13.0
1.8
1.9
n.a.t
4.0
40.0
2.3
5.7
20.6
1.2
8.4
13.8
4.8
14.0
13.2
13.2
.3
n.a.†
1.3
3.5
.4
6.1
sherry, dry, 19% alcohol
sherry, cream, 19 1/2% alcohol
sparkling Burgundy, 12% alcohol
vermouth, dry, 17% alcohol
vermouth, sweet, 17% alcohol
white, dry,** 12% alcohol
† Data not
*Burgundy,
**Burgundy,
nay, Pinot
LIQUEURS,
162
200
116
136
180
90
2.2
n.a.†
3.5
4.8
18.4
.4
available.
Bordeaux (claret), Beaujolais, Rhone,
Reisling, Sylvaner, Pinot Chardon­
Blanc.
1 OZ.*
Absant
anisette (Bols)
anisette (Dolfi)
Β &Β
Benedictine
brandy, fruit** (Bols)
brandy, fruit** (Dubochett)
brandy, fruit** (Garnier)
brandy, fruit** (Old Mr. Boston)
brandy, coffee (Dubochett)
brandy, coffee (Old Mr. Boston)
brandy, ginger (Dubochett)
brandy, ginger (Garnier)
Cherry Heering
Coffee Southern
crème de almonde (Dubochett)
crème de banane (Garnier)
crème de cacao (Bols)
crème de cacao (Dubochett)
crème de cacao (Old Mr. Boston)
calories
grams
84
111
102
94
112
100
88
86
100
88
74
75
74
80
85
101
96
101
106
95
1.0
13.9
15.0
5.7
10.3
7.4
8.0
7.1
8.0
0
1.0
5.0
4.0
n.a.†
7.0
13.0
11.5
11.8
16.0
7.0
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crème de cassis (Dolfi)
crème de cassis (Garnier)
crème de menthe (Bols)
crème de menthe (Dubochett)
crème de menthe (Garnier)
crème de menthe (Old Mr. Boston)
crème de noisette (Dolfi)
crème de noyaux (Bols)
crème de peach (Old Mr. Boston)
curaçao (Dubochett)
curaçao (Garnier)
curaçao, blue (Bols)
curaçao, orange (Bols)
Drambuie
gin, citrus (Old Mr. Boston)
gin, mint (Old Mr. Boston)
Goldwasser (Dolfi)
kirsch (Dolfi)
kirsch (Garnier)
kümmel (Garnier)
kümmel (Old Mr. Boston)
maraschino (Dubochett)
maraschino (Garnier)
peach liqueur (Dolfi)
peach liqueur (Dubochett)
peppermint schnapps (Dubochett)
peppermint schnapps (Garnier)
Pernod
Pimm's Cup # 1
Pimm's Cup # 2 & 3
Pimm's Cup # 4
Pimm's Cup # 5
raspberry liqueur (Dubochett)
60
97
83
112
101
110
94
81
115
66
86
100
105
100
110
76
100
104
83
83
75
78
85
94
103
88
85
83
79
69
68
59
60
56
16.0
13.5
13.0
13.0
15.3
8.5
9.0
13.7
6.0
10.0
12.7
10.3
8.8
n.a.†
1.4
8.0
9.0
0
.8
4.3
2.0
9.0
11.1
11.0
8.0
9.0
8.4
1.1
3.3
3.0
.9
1.0
0
rock & rye (Dubochett)
rock & rye (Old Mr. Boston)
sloe gin (Dubochett)
sloe gin (Garnier)
Southern Comfort
tangerine (Dolfi)
T i a Maria
triple sec (Garnier)
triple sec (Old Mr. Boston)
vodka, citrus (Old Mr. Boston)
78
94
71
83
120
97
92
83
105
100
8.0
5.8
5.0
8.5
3.5
11.0
n.a.†
8.5
8.0
8.0
*Listed by brand name because liqueurs (of the
same type, even with the same proof) often vary
widely in caloric and carbohydrate content. For
example, each crème de menthe listed is a 60
proof brand, yet they differ by as much as 18
calories and 6.8 carbohydrate grams.
**Blackberry-, cherry- and
†Data not available.
BITTERS
&
MIXERS
peach-flavored.
calories
bitters, Angostura, dash*
bitters, green,
dash*
bitters, orange, dash*
bitters, Peychaud, dash*
1
grenadine, dash*
sugar, granulated,
1/2
tsp.
sugar, 1 lump (1 1/8" x3/4"x3/8")
sugar, powdered, 1/2 tsp.
juice, lemon, 1 tbs.
juice, lime, 1 tbs.
juice, lime (Rose's) , 1 tbs.
juice, cranberry, 4 oz.
2
1
1
1/2
2
8
23
5
4
4
21
80
grams
trace
trace
trace
2
.5
2.0
5.9
1.3
1.2
1.3
5.2
17.8
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juice, grapefruit, 4 oz.
juice, orange, 4 oz.
juice, pineapple, 4 oz.
juice, tomato, 4 oz.
juice, V - 8 , 4 oz.
egg white, 1
egg yolk, 1
cream, light, 1 tbs.
bitter lemon ( C a n a d a Dry ) , 4 oz.
bitter lemon ( Schweppes ) , 4 oz.
bitter orange ( Schweppes ) , 4 oz.
club soda, 4 oz.
Coca-Cola, 4 oz.
Pepsi-Cola, 4 oz.
Royal Crown cola, 4 oz.
ginger ale ( C a n a d a D r y ) , 4 oz.
ginger beer ( S c h w e p p e s ) , 4 oz.
quinine water ( C a n a d a D r y ) , 4 oz.
quinine water ( S c h w e p p e s ) , 4 oz.
7-Up, 4 oz.
Sprite, 4 oz.
Wink, 4 oz.
* 8 dashes
11.2
12.0
15.2
4.8
3.6
.3
.1
.6
13.0
12.0
15.2
0
12.0
13.0
13.9
10.6
11.6
11.9
10.8
12.0
12.0
14.8
calories
grams
10
4
1/2
5
9
2.4
trace
.1
.7
1.6
= 1 tsp.
GARNISHES
cherry, maraschino, 1 large
olive, green, pitted, 1 small
onion, sour, pickled, 1 small
orange slice (1/4"thick )
pineapple stick ( 2 " x
1/2")
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21
17
59
28
52
64
62
0
48
52
55
43
48
47
44
48
48
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DIET DRINKING TRICKS
Just as dieting doesn't mean eliminating all
foods, it doesn't mean cutting out all alcoholic
beverages ( unless, o f course, that is what your
doctor o r d e r s ) . You can diet and drink—if you
choose your drinks as wisely as you choose your
food. Listed on pages 5 7 - 6 1 , you'll find the
caloric and carbohydrate gram content of the
most common types of alcoholic beverages;
listed in this chapter, you'll find a variety of
diet drinking tricks. Pay attention to both, and
you'll learn that Prohibition isn't a prerequisite
to losing weight.
SWITCH
TO A LOWER
PROOF
T h e number of calories in any distilled spirit
is determined almost entirely b y its proof
(alcoholic c o n t e n t ) . T h e higher a liquor is in
proof, the more calories it contains ( s e e page
57 ) ; therefore, one of the easiest ways to reduce
drinking calories is b y using the lowest proof
of whatever liquor you prefer. F o r example, if
you've been mixing a martini with two ounces
of 94.6-proof gin, you can eliminate 2 4 calories
per drink simply b y switching to 80-proof gin.
If your diet allows one martini a day, the switch
to 80-proof gin will result in a "saving" of 1 6 8
calories a week; 7 2 0 calories a month!
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PUT
PSYCHOLOGY
TO
WORK
As discussed in Chapter 1, the pleasure derived
from alcohol is largely emotional—therefore,
many diet drinking "tricks" are simple psy­
chology. F o r example, if you enjoy a leisurely
drink before dinner, don't change your rou­
tine while dieting; instead, change what you
drink. Have a highball with an ounce ( n o t an
ounce and a half) of liquor; switch from cock­
tails to dry wine and soda. G e t the idea? T h e
"trick" is simply to reduce your caloric ( o r
carbohydrate ) intake, without eliminating emo­
tional satisfaction. T r y the psychological gam­
bits listed below, but more important, devise
your own. After all, who knows you better?
Cultivate
a taste for highballs;
drink cocktails
on the rocks instead of "up." B y making your
drink last longer, you'll b e less tempted to
order another.
Whenever
a drink is half gone, "stretch" it
further b y adding a handful of i c e .
Eliminate
fattening
mixers
b y substituting
water, soda, or low-cal beverages. Use an arti­
ficial sweetener in place of sugar.
Satisfy the need to nibble with garnishes such
as cucumber, celery, radishes.
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