How Many Calories In Vodka

You asked a simple question. You deserve a straight answer.

No fluff. No guilt trip. Just the facts on vodka and calories—and why the details actually matter.

The Short Answer

A standard 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof vodka contains approximately 96–98 calories.

That number holds whether you're pouring domestic or imported, big-box or small-batch. At 80 proof (40% ABV), the math is consistent. Calories in distilled spirits come almost entirely from alcohol itself—not fat, not carbs, not sugar.

No mixers. No garnish. Just the spirit in the glass.

How It Actually Works

Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. Fat carries 9; carbs and protein carry 4. So alcohol lands right in the middle—but it adds up fast.

A standard 1.5 oz pour of 80-proof vodka weighs roughly 14 grams of pure ethanol. Do the math: 14 × 7 = ~98 calories. Pure, clean, and consistent.

The key word is proof. Higher proof = more alcohol = more calories. A 100-proof vodka in the same pour size jumps closer to 124 calories. That's why 80 proof is the sweet spot for most premium expressions—flavorful, balanced, and predictable.

Flavored vodkas can vary slightly if a brand adds sweeteners or sugar-based flavoring agents. Naturally derived flavors—like real fruit essence—keep the calorie count in the same ballpark as the unflavored spirit.

Why It Matters in the Glass

Here's where most people get tripped up. Vodka alone is low calorie. The mixer is usually the problem.

• A standard vodka-cranberry can push 200+ calories once juice is added.
• A vodka soda? Around 100 calories total. Nearly identical to the shot alone.
• A vodka lemonade made with simple syrup? Easily 250–300 calories depending on the pour.

The spirit isn't the culprit. The build is.

If you're watching calories, skip the sugary mixers. Opt for soda water, fresh citrus, or a light tonic. The vodka stays the same. The calorie count shifts dramatically based on what surrounds it.

How Touch Does It

Touch Vodka is distilled 10 times. Every expression—from the flavored line to the flagship—is made at 80 proof.

That means every 1.5 oz pour of Touch lands right at that ~97-calorie mark. No surprises. No hidden sugar added to flavored expressions to mask impurities. When distillation is done right, you don't need sweeteners to smooth things out.

The Touch One unflavored expression goes one step further—charcoal filtered after those 10 distillations. The result is an exceptionally clean spirit that speaks for itself. Just alcohol. Just water. Nothing else diluting the pour or inflating the count.

Small-batch, Tampa-made, and transparent. That's the Touch standard.

Is Vodka the Lowest Calorie Drink?

Among distilled spirits, vodka consistently ranks among the lowest in calories per ounce—right alongside gin and light rum at 80 proof. Beer ranges from roughly 100 calories (light lager) to 200+ for craft IPAs and stouts. Wine typically runs 120–130 calories per 5 oz glass.

So is vodka the lowest? It's competitive. But the real answer is: proof matters more than the spirit category. An 80-proof vodka beats a 100-proof bourbon on calories, every time. Stick to 80 proof and you know exactly what you're working with.

Why Is Vodka Not Fattening?

Vodka contains zero fat and virtually zero carbohydrates. There's no sugar in a properly made unflavored vodka. The calories present are metabolized differently from dietary fat—your body processes ethanol as a priority fuel source, and it doesn't store alcohol as fat the way it does with excess carbohydrates or lipids.

That said, alcohol can stimulate appetite and lower inhibitions around food choices—which is where the real caloric creep happens. The vodka isn't storing itself on your waistline. The late-night pizza order might be a different story.

Bottom line: a clean, 80-proof vodka is one of the more figure-friendly spirits when consumed in moderation.

How Many Calories Are in 1.5 oz of Grey Goose Vodka?

Grey Goose is 80 proof. A 1.5 oz pour contains approximately 98 calories—almost identical to any other 80-proof vodka, including Touch One.

At 80 proof, the calorie count levels the playing field across brands. You're paying for quality, smoothness, and sourcing—not a different nutritional profile. The physics of alcohol are the same whether the bottle costs $20 or $60.

Where Touch sets itself apart isn't the calorie count—it's the 10x distillation, charcoal filtration, and small-batch craft behind every bottle.

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Please drink responsibly. Touch Vodka is intended for adults 21 and older. Never drink and drive.

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