A standard 1.5 oz (44 ml) shot of plain 80-proof tequila has about 96–97 calories.

Quick Scoop

  • 1.5 oz shot (80-proof, 40% ABV): about 96–97 calories , all from alcohol, not sugar or carbs.
  • Tequila on its own has 0 carbs, 0 sugar, 0 fat ; it’s what you mix it with (juice, soda, margarita mix) that usually adds lots of extra calories.
  • Higher-proof tequila (like 100-proof) has more calories per shot because it contains more alcohol; around 120 calories for the same 1.5 oz serving.
  • Most popular styles (blanco, reposado, añejo, extra añejo) have roughly the same calories per shot if they’re 80-proof.

Tiny perspective check

  • 1 shot of tequila (≈97 calories) is usually less than a typical beer (≈150 calories) or a glass of wine (≈120 calories).
  • But a big, sweet margarita can easily hit the same calories as 2–3 beers , mostly because of the sugary mixer, not the tequila itself.

Bottom line: If you’re counting, neat tequila or tequila with a zero-calorie mixer is on the lighter end of alcoholic drinks, but the calories still add up with multiple shots.