Although one alcoholic drink while out at a restaurant will not sabotage a healthy eating plan, when spending a prolonged time in social situations, individuals may be compelled to have multiple drinks, which can be unhealthy and potentially unsafe. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, or whiskey each feature between 100 and 120 calories per 1.5-ounce shot. The average beer comes in at 150 calories per serving. It’s easy to see how calories can quickly pile up.