14 liquors with the highest calories

Pick your poison wisely

Pick your poison wisely

14 liquors with the highest calories

Pick your poison wisely

Whether you're trying to lose weight or just trying to cut back on your alcohol intake, some liquors have way more calories than others. Yes, even the clear ones. Always be sure to drink responsibly and not just for your waistline.

Check out some of the highest-calorie cocktails in the related video above.

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Everclear

At 190 proof (95 percent alcohol), this super-strong booze clocks in with 285 calories per 1.5-ounce shot.

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Schnapps

Schnapps are only about 30 proof (15 percent alcohol) but because sugar is added to the mixture, they pack 195 calories in a single shot.

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Triple Sec

Because it contains almost 11 grams of sugar per ounce, a shot of 60 proof triple sec equals 225 calories.

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Crème de Menthe

Taking a shot of 72 proof creme de menthe will cost you 187 calories.

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Bacardi 151

This rum is overproof, containing 75 percent alcohol, so it packs a punch with 185 calories in a shot.

Beer

While beers can range widely based on sugar and wheat content, they average about 5 or 6 percent alcohol and 150 calories per 12-ounce serving.

Navy Strength Gin

Plymouth isn't the only brand to make a high-octane gin, but it's notable for containing a whopping 57 percent alcohol and 123 calories.

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Cognac

Because of its higher sugar content, Cognac clocks in at 105 calories per 1.5-ounce shot (compared to its 80-proof cousin whiskey, which is only about 60 calories).

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Wild Turkey Bourbon

Wild Turkey's 101 edition is overproof at 50 percent alcohol, so a shot contains about 104 calories.

Champagne

A 4-ounce glass of bubbly will set you back about 95 calories.

Red, White and Rosé Wine

If you can hold yourself to just drinking 4 ounces, drinking wine means only consuming around 77 calories.

Gin

Normally around 80 proof (40 percent alcohol), gin will set you back 64 calories for every shot.

Vodka

Like gin, vodka's standard ABV is 40 percent, so a shot will be about 64 calories.

Whiskey

Whiskey is also generally made at 80 proof, which means it contains about 64 calories per shot.

14 liquors with the highest calories

Pick your poison wisely

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Everclear

Schnapps

Triple Sec

Crème de Menthe

Bacardi 151

Beer

Navy Strength Gin

Cognac

Wild Turkey Bourbon

Champagne

Red, White and Rosé Wine

Gin

Vodka

Whiskey

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