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The Six Most Fattening Summer Cocktails

'Tis the season to kick back with a frosty summer cocktail, but the calorie counts are anything but relaxing.

Newsweek Web Exclusive
Jun 11, 2008 | Updated: 6:42  p.m. ET Jun 11, 2008

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  • Posted By: Cathexis @ 06/16/2008 9:15:06 AM

    How is it *possible* for a mere margarita to have 850 calories?!? A margarita has more calories than a pina colada?!? What am I missing, here? That sounds counter-intuitive.

  • Posted By: Teatre @ 06/12/2008 6:41:46 PM

    I don't know where they got the calorie count for that margarita. According to mypyramidtracker.gov, a magarita made with 1.5 oz tequila, 1 oz cointreau, and .75 oz fresh lime juice is only 167 calories.

    • Posted By: Killerdrgn @ 06/13/2008 11:44:04 PM

      If you read the article, it says using a margarita MIX, not from scratch

  • Posted By: yankeegonesouth @ 06/13/2008 12:52:59 AM

    This article mentions using lemons -- not long ago there was an article about the danger of using lemons -- it mentioned that the people who cut the lemons might not have the CLEANEST hands. Tests were done and human feces were found on the lemon rinds. Think about that the next time someone puts a slice, wedge or whatever of lemon in your drink, be it an alcoholic drink or something as simple as iced tea. I now make sure there is NO lemon in my iced tea.

  • Posted By: Andrea M. @ 06/12/2008 3:28:32 PM

    Or, you could stop obsessing about fat and calories, and enjoy life a little more. At least for the summer. Cocktails are a wonderful, enjoyable treat, and we could all use a little more enjoyment in life. So please, Newsweek, give us a break from the incessant "this is good for you", "this is bad for you" preaching.

    • Posted By: arcsc @ 06/12/2008 3:41:08 PM

      Thank you for beating me to the comment. It is summer, relax with the nonstop preaching! I work out and diet like a mad woman in the spring so that I can get my rear into a bikini without embarrassing myself (I am a 35 year old mother of two-gets harder every year) for my trip to the beach each year. By God, when I get to the beach and into the bathing suit I am going to enjoy a good drink (or two or three). Nothing beats a cold cocktail on the beach. Especially this year-my husband, who is deployed in Iraq-will be with us while he takes R and R. He has been alcohol free for six plus months....make ours doubles, Newsweek!

      • Posted By: itsakat @ 06/12/2008 7:08:11 PM

        arcsc -- Double cheers to you & your hubby! (By a round from me in thanks for his service & thanks to you for your support!!!!) -- And amen sister! At 41 with a teen & high stress job, absolutely love putting on that bikini & walking around with my silly umbrella drink on the beach or poolside at the summer parties (desert dweller, so lots of those!) -- & that comes from taking care all year & deserving it. Enjoy while you can! :))

  • Posted By: dgriff @ 06/12/2008 3:58:18 PM

    When people start complaining about "gaining weight" they should just look at what they drink. So, don't blame Newsweek when they try to help out with those that can't figure out where they went wrong. If you want to have a higher caloric drink, then go ahead, just don't complain that you're fat. I indulge with a fattening drink on occasion, but I don't make a habit out of it, so that I won't get fat.

    • Posted By: itsakat @ 06/12/2008 7:03:38 PM

      good to know there's an expert out there full of infinite wisdom. are you suggesting that everyone that is fat should just look at what they drink (that's a quote from you)??? Interesting, & I thought it was the triple bacon cheeseburger & supersize fries accompanied by a diet coke... silly me. It's called moderation, know your body (Jack Sprat & his Wife), & GET UP AND MOVE! Work for that cooling cocktail!

  • Posted By: itsakat @ 06/12/2008 6:59:24 PM

    a glass of rose????? vodka on the rocks????? It's lounging in the sun, not skulking in a lounge!!! Save the Harvey Wallbanger's for Ladies' Night Out -- Indulge in a couple of your faves -- use lots of ice! And given all the evils of aspertame -- give me the sugar any day -- and b.larson, I love margarita's esp. when my friend makes them for me, however, I do not have the talent to get them to come out just right (pina coladas I can do, along with painkillers & mai tais) so I DO use a mix & believe it or not, I AM a true margarita lover -- just one that suffers in the absence of an expert. Cheers!

  • Posted By: b.larson4@verizon.net @ 06/12/2008 4:10:26 PM

    Anyone using a "margarita mix" is truly a virgin mixer. A true margarita lover knows that you must always use fresh squeezed lime juice. This will surely lower your calorie count.

  • Posted By: pilgrim92651 @ 06/12/2008 4:08:18 PM

    arcse: you and your husband have a great summer if you are in Laguna Beach, the drinks are on me!

  • Posted By: pilgrim92651 @ 06/12/2008 4:06:58 PM

    arcsc, you and your husband have great summer. If he's even in Laguna the drinks on me!

  • Posted By: dgriff @ 06/12/2008 3:59:19 PM

    I do believe that the comments by Newsweek are for those people that are always complaining about their weight, but don't realize how fattening some drinks are. If the shoe doesn't fit, then don't wear it.

  • Posted By: captcrash @ 06/12/2008 3:37:20 PM

    Andrea M.! RIGHT ON!

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