Well, if you are trying to stay away from sugar, then you should stay away from mixed drinks and shots and go with low carb beer. BUT...think of it this way - look at all the beers you need to drink to get a buzz? 5, 6, maybe 8? now calculate the amount of beers by the carbs in it. Now how many shots will it take you for a buzz...one or two? Now calculate that by the carbs in straight alcohol. Compare. Now, with that being said, shots take a few seconds to drink and a beer could be sipped on for 10-15 minutes. Really depends on if you want a buzz or simply to drink socially. All alcohol turns straight to sugar (bad carbs of course). But I look at this way. Treat yourself for reaching a goal.
Geoff