Low-Calorie Alcohol Brands

Healthy, Low-Cal, Eco-Friendly Alcohol Brands to Make Happy Hour Even Happier

March 23, 2011

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by Michele Foley 2

Haamonii Shochu

Shochu is a Japanese spirit comparable to vodka in taste, but it's much lower in calories. In most cocktails, a 1.5-ounce serving of hard liquor adds about 100 calories per drink; the same amount of shochu adds about 30 calories. Part of the reason shochu is so low in calories is due to its alcohol content, which averages around 55 proof. To compare, most vodkas are 80 proof.

American made Haamonii Shochu is usually the easiest to find in the States, and comes with the street cred of having earned a bunch of awards. Use it as a substitute for gin and vodka in your favorite cocktail recipes or try it in our Asian Bloody Mary.

Haamonii original or lemon infused shochu ($25)

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by Michele Foley 2

Haamonii Shochu

Haamonii original or lemon infused shochu ($25)

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2 Comments

Nancy Einhart 2 years 8 weeks

This is great! I never think about just drinking something like X-Rated with soda, but I'm totally trying that now. I'm bored with my beverages lately.