You love cocktails as much as wines, beers and other spirits! Of all these alcohols, are you wondering which makes you put on the most weight? We give you some information on the subject.

What's the link between alcohol and being overweight? PerfectDraft's explanation

Whether you drink red wine, whisky or beer, you will very often consume an alcoholic beverage. And alcohol means calories. The higher the alcoholic strength, the higher the calorie volume.

So, to look at beers alone, a 250 ml glass can contain between 80 and 160 calories, depending on the degree of alcohol. In other words, a Belgian Tripel (with an alcohol content of 11°) is more likely to make you fat than an American lager, such as Bud (5°). It should be noted that dark beers are considered the least calorific.

Why talk about calories? Used in the field of food and dietetics, this unit measures the amount assimilated (by eating and drinking) or expended (by physical activity) by the body. The higher this figure, the more likely the individual is to gain weight.

So which alcohol makes you put on the most weight?

We have already given some information about beers. However, other alcohols are higher in calories, particularly cocktails. As they contain a large amount of sugar, they are the most likely to make you fat.

Also, some spirits such as whisky or cognac can contain a large amount of calories.

On the Internet, various tables show the calorie content, along with the volume and alcoholic strength. This will enable you to make comparisons and find out which alcohol is the most fattening. This will make you aware that moderate consumption is always necessary, whether you're drinking wine, aperitifs or beer.