8. Gin
I’ve already mentioned how certain brands of different alcohols vary when it comes to the number of calories they have. Typically, gin runs around the 70 calorie range. However, there are definitely numerous brands out there that offer substantially fewer calories. While Beefeater and Tanqueray—two very popular top-shelf gins—are both 67 calories per serving, Bombay Sapphire only runs at 56 (although, I’ve had a few customers who were not too fond of this particular brand) and Gordon’s has even fewer with 52 calories. Gin, which ranks 8th on our list of best alcoholic drinks for diabetics type 1 or type 2, is a pure spirit, so it has 0 carbs. Now, I wouldn’t go ordering straight gin on the rocks. Yuck! Gin and Tonic is a popular choice; however, you want to avoid the tonic. Diet tonic would be a more suitable option for you or even better seltzer/soda water. It literally is just carbonated water and has no carbs or calories whatsoever.
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