Here are some calorie numbers for those of you on diets.  Whiskey comes in at third closely behind vodka and rum.  These calories are based on the standard serving for that drink.  Hard alcohol = 1.5 oz.; Wine = 5 oz.

Vodka: 97 calories (80 proof)
Rum: 97 calories (80 proof)
Whiskey: 105 calories(86 proof)
Gin: 110 calories (90 proof)
White Wine = 121 calories
Red Wine =  125 calories

Now most of us won’t be sipping on these different wine and spirits alone, except for me and the dedicated whiskey enjoyers.  The best way to go if you are on a diet is to take a spirit neat, on the rocks, or with water (also soda water).  So if you don’t like your alcohol naked, here are the calories for some popular drinks.

Top 5

Screwdriver = 130 calories
Bloody Mary = 140 calories
Tequila Sunrise = 154 calories
Whiskey Sour = 169 calories
Gin and Tonic = 180 calories

Bottom 2

Pina Colada = 245 calories
Margarita = 500 calories

(with pre-made margarita mix)