When you’re worried about calories, drinking the wrong cocktail can make all the difference. Two drinks out with the girls suddenly turns into a 1,000-calorie night. Vodka sodas are always a safe bet but can get boring quickly. The next time you’re out at a bar or restaurant, order one of these cocktails instead — all good and all well under 200 calories!

Old Fashioned

When it comes to an Old Fashioned cocktail, there aren’t a lot of ingredients getting in the way. Balanced and complex, try this recipe for an old fashioned and then make sure to order one the next time you are out!

Margarita

When made right, a margarita is a refreshing and low-cal cocktail. The classic margarita recipe simply calls for tequila, lime juice, and a tiny bit of agave syrup or Cointreau. The most important thing is to skip premade mixes.  If you’re worried that the bartender may use a sugary mix, don’t be afraid to ask them to use fresh lime juice and a splash of simple syrup instead.

Cosmopolitan

Carrie and the rest of the Sex and the City gang obviously knew what they were doing, ordering cosmopolitans. Made from vodka, lime juice, and a splash of cranberry juice, a Cosmopolitan barely breaks the 150-calorie mark.