What to Drink at a Bar If You Want to Lose Weight

"A fortified wine with higher alcohol content and infused spices and herbs, vermouth is a calorie saver if you have it by itself — as it's commonly served in Europe," says Georgie Fear, RD, author of Lean Habits for Lifelong Weight Loss. A 1.5-ounce serving contains a mere 64 calories and typically contains about 15 to 18 percent alcohol, she says. Plus, research out of Budapest shows that it's jam-packed with polyphenol compounds, which may promote healthy weight loss.

Still, remember that if you mix it into a Manhattan or martini, you're probably going to be consuming far more calories and sugar, Fear says.