Mixologists reveal the best low-calorie cocktails that taste great but WON’T impact your diet and fitness regime – so does your favorite make the list?

Mixologists have unveiled a range of alcoholic drinks that will help you stay merry without compromising your health goals.

With summer in full swing and bars busier than ever, many people are looking for ways to stay tipsy without giving up their diet and fitness regimes.

While cocktails are known for being loaded with sugar and calories, there are some that you can drink even if you want to show up in a bikini.

Now, cocktail experts share how to raise a glass with your friends at the bar while keeping your washboard abs in shape.

From the classic Arnold Palmer’s to a Frozen Pimm’s Cup, here are the five drinks you can drink that will help you slim down. But does your favorite make the list?

Frozen Pimm’s Cup

A frozen Pimm’s Cup consists of berries, cucumbers, mint and gin-based liqueur.

It is also called ‘summer in a cup’ because of its refreshing taste that makes you feel like you are lying on the beach.

To make the drink, you will need 170ml Pimm’s No.1, 60ml simple syrup, 20ml fresh lemon juice, four thin slices of cucumber, four strawberries, one slice of peeled ginger, 12 mint leaves and two cups of ice.

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Divide the drink between four tall glasses and enjoy.

Mescal-paloma

While tequila is typically known for its sweet and smooth taste, mescal is smokier, which adds an extra punch – perfect for a Paloma.

Noah Small, corporate beverage director at Empellón in New York City, recently told Men’s health: ‘A pinch of salt, combined with some citrus, really brings out the flavor and makes the drink look more three-dimensional.’

To make this drink, fill a tall glass with ice, add 45 ml mescal, 60 ml grapefruit juice, 15 ml lime juice, three drops of grapefruit bitters and a pinch of salt.

Stir all ingredients together and top up with club soda.

Pacific Standard Michelada

If you’re looking for something simple and beer-centric, this is the perfect drink for you.

“It’s just not something you should really think about,” Jeffrey Morgenthaler, co-owner of Pacific Standard in Oregon, told Men’s Health.

To make this, mix 19 ml orange juice, 19 ml lime juice, 14 ml syrup and one tsp.

Fill a glass with ice and top up with beer. Stir everything together and you’re ready to sip.

Naked Arnold Palmer

Looking for the ultimate summer drink? Look no further.

With the Naked Arnold Palmer you will feel fresh and fit all day long.

You can reduce the amount of sugar by choosing unsweetened tea and low-sugar lemonade.

“Tea tends to get really light and frothy, and that makes for a great drinking experience,” Harrison Snow, co-owner and beverage director at Lullaby in New York City, told the outlet.

To make it, all you have to do is shake four ounces of tea with four ounces of lemonade. You can add ice to it and enjoy.

Sidecar

This is a less aggressive version of a classic sidecar, still a smooth ride, but will help you achieve your training goals.

To make this, mix 60 ml cognac, 15 ml lemon juice, 15 ml peach liqueur and 15 ml syrup.

Put all the ingredients in a glass.

Shake the drink and add some ice cubes before enjoying.

Mezcal sparkling

The classic and beloved Mezcal Fizz puts a twist on a margarita by adding smoky bubbles.

This version of a simple cocktail provides you with enough protein through the addition of egg whites.

To make this drink, you need to add 60 ml mezcal, 15 ml agave syrup, 19 ml lime juice, 3 dashes of orange bitters and 1 egg white to a shaker.

Shake the mixture well for about seven seconds, pour the contents into a glass and add 30 ml of sparkling water.

Finish it off by garnishing with lime.

Bourbon punch

This punch is perfect for anyone hosting a party and looking to entertain their guests with a healthy drink.

And the best part is that it’s very easy to make.

To make enough for eight people, fill a punch bowl with ice, add 12 fl oz (355 ml) bourbon, 1 cup (245 ml) peach tea, 6 fl oz (170 ml) Pimm’s No. 1, 2 fl oz (60 ml) rum, and 2 fl oz (60 ml) simple syrup.

Mixologists recommend setting out fresh berries so guests can garnish their own drinks.