Sunrise nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo reveals how to drink smarter this NYE and her hangover hack

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, Australians are being warned about the hidden calorie bombs lurking in their favourite festive drinks.

Sunrise nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo appeared on the breakfast show to share her tips for drinking smarter when the fireworks go off, revealing some big truths about popular cocktails.

“A pina colada has 600 calories. That’s like a burger and some fries,” Di Lorenzo said.

“It’s a meal. It’s got cream ... Long Island Ice Teas, you have to be careful of all those things.”

The nutritionist advised avoiding drinks mixed with orange juice and soft drinks, which add unnecessary sugar and calories.

She explained that high sugar content can lead to increased cravings and overeating.

However, Di Lorenzo offered simple solutions for those wanting to be mindful of their intake.

Swapping tonic water and soft drinks for soda water or mineral water can dramatically reduce calorie counts.

“Vodka soda can very quickly go to 70 calories from what would be 161 calories (for a vodka orange),” she said.

“Gin and tonic at 140 calories, getting rid of the tonic.

“And rum and coke can go down to 64 calories if you do the rum with some lime juice and mineral water.”

She also recommended choosing champagne over wine, which contains half the calories.

As for low-carb beers, Di Lorenzo suggested they might not be as beneficial as people think.

“A regular beer has eight grams of carbohydrates, a low-carb beer has three grams. You would be having to drink a whole lot of beer for that to actually be significant,” she said.

During the segment, Di Lorenzo demonstrated how to make a “skinny” margarita using lime juice, agave syrup, triple sec and tequila, which comes in at just 150 calories.

For those who overindulge, she recommended a hangover cure of coconut water, honey and banana blended together to rehydrate and restore blood glucose levels.

However, the nutritionist was quick to add a disclaimer.

“At the end of the day, the advice really is there’s no safe limit for alcohol consumption. This is a little bit of fun. I always tell people to be mindful and make those healthy treats,” she said.