alcohol during weight loss

i am a college student who is currently trying to lose weight. i want to stay disciplined, but i also don’t want to miss out on all of the fun opportunities that come while being young and going to school.

will occasional drinking, while still being in a calorie deficit, actually slow weight loss? i’ve heard so much conflicting information and i want to hear from someone with real life experience. if i drink, say once a week, while still staying in my deficit, will i not lose the weight that i would if i wasn’t drinking? some input would be very helpful. i hate saying no to hangouts and experiences due to anxiety about weight.