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Alcoholic Beverages

Calories in a Bottle of Vodka

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Christine Binnendyk

Vodka is considered hard liquor, a popular term for whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and other distilled spirits. The "proof" is the percentage of alcohol in the liquor. Vodka labeled 80 proof contains 40 percent alcohol, while 100-proof vodka contains 50 percent alcohol.

Calories in Liquor List

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Christine Binnendyk

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.

How Many Calories in a Vodka Martini?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Christine Binnendyk

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.

Based in Portland, Ore., Christine Binnendyk has written about health topics since 2001. She is the author of the book "Ageless Pilates" and her work has appeared in "SELF" magazine and "Pilates Pro." Binnendyk holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Connecticut and certifications from YogaFit, ACE, IDEA, Oregon School of Massage and the Pilates Studio of New York.