Friday is FINALLY here and for many that means it’s also finally time to wind down and kick the weekend off with friends and an after-work drink.

But, even if you are trying to keep your alcohol content to a minimum with just a few drinks, the amount of sugar you may be consuming will SERIOUSLY shock you.

What is not so surprising is that it is our choice of mixers that are the biggest offenders.

It’s safe to say after reading this you won’t be ordering a G&T tonight – but instead may be opting for a glass of red wine or even a beer (surprised us too).

Here is the breakdown on seven of the most popular drinks, and their sugar content:

Gin and tonic

The bitter taste of our favourite refreshing drink may fool you into thinking that there isn’t too much sugar in a standard G&T. But the sugar content in tonic water is way higher than we thought. On average, a 250ml glass of gin and tonic contains approximately 18g of sugar – this is 36 percent of our daily intake*. Simply order a slimline tonic instead, and you will avoid having four tsps. of sugar in your drink.

*Daily sugar intake should be 50g for females and 70g for males

Rum and cola

Similarly to gin, rum has next to no sugar in it. But, when you add in a coke, this is a totally different story. An average mixing size measure of coke (250ml) contains 27g of sugar. This is an astounding 55 percent on your recommended daily sugar intake. Ehhh… diet please!

Vodka and cranberry

No, no, no! Cranberry juice is absolutely LOADED with sugar. While vodka is virtually sugar free, cranberry juice is a killer for your waistline. On average, 250ml of cranberry juice contains roughly 30g of sugar. This is a staggering 60 percent of your RDA (recommended daily allowance).

Thankfully, it’s time for the good news.

Prosecco

Thank God! According to FatSecret.com, an average sized glass of prosecco (121ml) has only about a gram of sugar in it. This is a happy 2 percent of our RDA.

Beer

While some beers are totally sugar free, the rest contain approximately 1 percent of your daily sugar allowance in each pint.

White wine

On average, a small glass of wine (125ml) contains 1.25g of sugar. However, the sugar content in white wines varies depending on each individual wine, and how sweet it is. But overall, white wine is a relatively safe option if you are trying to watch your sugar intake. Each glass is approximately 2.5 percent of your allowance.

Red wine

Woohoo! Taking up only 2 perfect of our daily intake, on average a 125ml glass of red wine has less than a gram of sugar in it, according to the US Department of Agriculture. We know what we’ll be drinking tonight!