Mixologists reveal the best low-calorie cocktails for the summer

• Drink experts dished on the various alcoholic tipples that won’t be detrimental
• With summer now in full swing, people are looking for the perfect beverage
• Now, you can get tipsy while still sticking to your workout goals 

Mixologists have revealed the range of alcoholic drinks that will keep you merry without having to sacrifice your health goals. 

With summer now in full swing and bars more packed than ever, many people are looking for ways to stay tipsy without giving up on their diet and fitness regime. 

While cocktails are notorious for being loaded with sugar and calories, there are a few that can be enjoyed even when you’re trying to get bikini body ready. 

Cocktail experts are now sharing the ways you can raise a glass at the bar with your pals while keeping your washboard abs in tact. 

From classic Arnold Palmer’s to a Frozen Pimm’s Cup, here are the five drinks you can sip on that will keep your waistline trim – but does your favorite make the list?

Frozen Pimm’s Cup 

A frozen Pimm’s Cup is made with berries, cucumbers, mint and gin-based liquor. 

It’s been branded ‘summer in a cup’ because of refreshing taste that will leave you feeling like you’re laying on a beach. 

To make the beverage, you will need to combine six ounces of Pimm’s No.1, two ounces of simple syrup, ounce of fresh lemon juice, four thin cucumber slices, four strawberries, one slice of peeled ginger, 12 mint leaves and two cups of ice. 

After throwing all of the ingredients into a blender, blend them until smooth, divide the beverage into four tall glasses and enjoy. 

Mescal Paloma

Although tequila is usually known for its sweet and smooth flavor, mescal is smokier, which creates some added impact – perfect for a Paloma. 

Noah Small, the corporate beverage director at Empellón in New York City, recently told Men’s Health: ‘A pinch of salt, along with some citrus, really helps make the drink pop and makes it more three-dimensional.’

To make this beverage, fill a large glass with ice, one and a half ounces of mescal, two ounces of grapefruit juice, half an ounce of lime juice, three drops of grapefruit bitters and a pinch of salt. 

Stir all of the ingredients and top off with club soda. 

Pacific Standard Michelada 

If you are looking for something more simple and beer-centered, then this is the perfect drink for you. 

‘It’s just not the sort of thing that needs to be super overthought,’ Jeffrey Mor- genthaler, co-owner of Pacific Standard in Oregon told Men’s Health. 

To make it, combine 3/4 ounces of orange juice, 3/4 ounces of lime juice, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup and one teaspoon. 

Fill a glass with ice and top with lager. Stir it all together and you’re ready to sip on it. 

Naked Arnold Palmer 

Looking for the ultimate summer drink? Search no further. 

The Naked Arnold Palmer will leave you feeling refreshed and fit all day long. 

You can bring the sugar count down by opting for unsweetened tea and low-sugar lemonade.

‘Tea has a tendency to aerate really well and get nice and frothy, and it just creates a really awesome drinking experience,’ Harrison Snow, co-owner and beverage director at Lullaby in New York City told the outlet. 

To make it, you just need to shake four ounces of tea with four ounces of lemonade. You can add ice and enjoy. 

Sidecar 

This is a lesser poignant version of a classic sidecar, which will still go down smoothly but will help you keep your workout goals. 

To make it, combine two ounces of cognac, 1/2 ounce of lemon juice, 1/2 ounce of peach liquor and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. 

Throw all of the ingredients in a glass. 

Then, shake it and add some ice cubes before enjoying.  

Mezcal Fizz 

The classic and loved Mezcal Fizz puts a spin on a margarita by adding smoky bubbles. 

This version of a simple cocktail ensures you meet your protein intake by adding egg whites. 

To make it, you will need to combine two ounces of mezcal 1/2 ounce of agave nectar, 3/4 ounces of lime juice, three dashes of orange bitters and one egg white in a shaker. 

Give it a good shake for about seven seconds, then pour the contents in a glass and add one ounce of soda water. 

Finish it off by garnishing it with lime. 

Bourbon Punch 

This punch is perfect for anyone throwing a party that wants to entertain all of their guests with a healthy boozy beverage. 

And the best part? It’s very simple to make.  

To create enough to serve eight, you will need to fill a punch bowl with ice, 12 ounces of bourbon, eight ounces of double-strength peach tea, six ounces of Pimm’s No. 1, two ounces of rum, and two ounces of simple syrup. 

Mixologists recommend you leave fresh berries out for guests to garnish their own drinks.