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The Cadillac margarita is a version of the classic margarita cocktail. It's known as the "Cadillac" of margaritas because it contains only high quality ingredients and sometimes a little extra triple sec. The drink is high in calories overall.
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The calories in champagne, wine and other alcohols are considered "empty" because although they provide energy and can lead to weight gain, they have little nutritional value.
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Champagne is a bubbly beverage named for a region of France of the same name. Because champagne contains alcohol, it can be high in calories. Moet & Chandon was founded in 1743 and sells lines including Imperial, Rose Imperial, Nectar Imperial and Grand Vintage.
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Crown Royal is a Canadian whiskey produced by the British company, Diageo. Crown Royal was created in 1939. King George VI, the King of England, embarked on his first tour of Canada that year.
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Hpnotiq, pronounced "hypnotic," is a brand name alcohol that's a blend of French vodka, cognac and tropical fruit juices. This aqua-blue liqueur provides the base for a myriad of cocktails, but contains quite a lot of calories.
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Kahlúa, the No. 1 selling coffee liqueur in the world, originated in Veracruz, Mexico in 1936. Containing sugarcane, Arabica coffee and caramel color, this flavored coffee drink contains 20 percent alcohol per volume.
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Served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass with a wide brim, a margarita is a Mexican beverage that can help you wash down your nachos, tacos or burritos. This drink, which has ingredients that include tequila and lime juice, is characterized by its green, white or yellow color.
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UV Vodka is a brand of vodka made in the United States. Although it is available in several flavors, UV Blue Vodka is raspberry flavored. While you can use it to make martinis and other mixed drinks, opt for plain UV Blue or mix it with seltzer water to help keep the calories low.
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Stolichnaya is a brand of Russian vodka. Often used to make mixed drinks, Stolichnaya is best consumed plain by those who are looking to watch their calorie intake.
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Vodka Cruisers have an alcohol content of 4.8 percent. Each bottle contains about the same amount of alcohol as a shot. There are a variety of fruity flavors such as raspberry and lemon. There are also sugar-free flavors, which have fewer calories.
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The calories in a martini differ based on the size of the cocktail, the alcohol content of the liquor and the ingredients used in the mix.
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Chivas Regal is a popular Scotch whisky made by the Chivas Brothers. The company was first established in 1801 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Chivas Regal is 80 proof, meaning it contains 40 percent alcohol. The calories in Chivas Regal are similar to those in other standard whiskies.
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The primary types of clear and dark liquor are vodka, rum, gin, whiskey and tequila,. Order a shot of 80-proof vodka, rum, gin, whiskey, or tequila and you will drink the same number of calories; Up your alcohol content, or ‘proof,’ and your calorie count goes up as well.
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The Italian premium liqueur, Amaretto, has aficionados worldwide, since it pairs easily with bar mixes or sips neat and on the rocks. The almond, apricot drink has a sweet, flavor reminiscent of a fruity wine, but it packs more calories per ounce.
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Visit any bar in Kentucky and you're likely to see at least one patron downing a shot of bourbon or enjoying this whiskey in a cocktail such as a Manhattan. This corn-based alcohol shares close associations with the Bluegrass State, although bourbon is easy to find in stores and bars across the country.
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A Caesar cocktail is an alcoholic drink that pairs vodka with Clamato juice and Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. Depending on the proof of your vodka and the amount of Clamato juice you use, the calories in this cocktail may vary. Count on between 150 and 177 calories per serving.
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Taaka vodka is produced and marketed by the Sazerac Company of New Orleans. As with other spirits, the calorie content of vodka varies, depending on the proof.
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A traditional margarita is made with tequila, triple sec and lime juice. A frozen strawberry margarita is made by combining these ingredients -- plus strawberries -- with ice cubes and blending until smooth.
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Vodka is a hard liquor known for its high alcohol content. Usually served in mixed drinks or as a 1-oz. shot, vodka is a main staple of many business who specialize in service of alcohol.
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Rum is distilled from sugar cane and molasses and aged in oak barrels. It has the quality of mixing easily with other flavors. This makes rum a popular alcohol year round. In winter, the rich flavor of rum adds to coffee and other hot drinks and in summer months is the perfect companion to fruit juices and sodas.
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