Drink cosmopolitans in moderation to limit calories and prevent health problems. Cosmopolitans have more calories than several other types of alcoholic drinks, such as a vodka and soda, white wine spritzer or light beer, according to the PeerTrainer website.
Identification
A cosmopolitan consists of vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and cranberry juice. A 4-oz. cocktail contains 213 calories, according to the CalorieKing website.
Tips
The website SkinnyCosmopolitanRecipe.com suggests using sugar-free cranberry juice to save calories. The website also points out that 80 proof vodka has fewer calories than 90 or 100 proof vodka and some types of orange liqueur have fewer calories than others.
Moderation
Drink cosmopolitans in moderation to maintain your weight and prevent health problems. Heavy drinking can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease and certain cancers, according to MayoClinic.com. The site recommends that men over age 65 and women of any age stick to a maximum of three drinks per occasion, or seven drinks a week. Men under age 65 should have a maximum of four drinks per occasion, or 14 drinks a week.
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