Calories refer to the amount of energy in food and beverages. Everything you eat has calories. The only zero-calorie beverage you'll find is water or diet soda. But the moment you add any kind of flavoring, or even a wedge of lemon, you're adding calories.
Beer
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a can of generic beer contains 153 calories. One 12-oz. light beer contains 103 calories.
Wine
One glass of red table wine contains 123 calories. A glass of ordinary white table wine contains 121 calories. A serving of wine is 5 fl. oz.
Liquor
One serving of 80-proof, distilled alcohol, which includes vodka, whiskey, gin and rum, contains 97 calories. A serving of distilled alcohol is 1.5 fl. oz., also known as a jigger.
Mixed Drinks
Adding a mixer or juice to your alcoholic beverage will increase calories. A 12 oz. can of generic cola, which can be added to rum or vodka, contains 136 calories. A mixed cocktail, like a pina colada, can contain 245 calories.
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