Looking for low carb alcoholic drinks? We’ve rounded up the 10 best keto alcoholic drinks so you can sip sensibly!
It’s5 o’clocksomewhere, right?
Liquor can ruin ketosis unless you know the right drinks to order or make at home. Check out these keto alcoholic drinks including co*cktails, beer, wine, and seltzers. Then keep reading for some tips to keep in mind when you’re partaking in the good stuff.
Bottoms up, have fun, and enjoy this low carb alcohol responsibly!
Here are some of our favorite keto alcoholic drinks:
1. Vodka + seltzer + lemon
One of the easiest keto co*cktails to make is this classic vodka drink. Start with one shot of vodka, 4 oz. of plain clear seltzer (or if you prefer, try Diet Doke), and top it off with a squeeze of lemon for a fresh citrus flavor.
If you prefer more lemon flavor, don’t be afraid to put 6 or 7 slices in your glass and mash them up. You’ll get more flavor while still staying low-carb! Hip2Keto’s Emily has tried this trick and said it ended up being one of the easiest and best drinks she makes.
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.65g (0.2g fiber, 0.2g sugar) | Protein: 0g
2. Tequila + lime seltzer + sugar-free sweetener
This low-carb co*cktail is a total fake-out margarita! Stir together one shot of tequila and 4 oz. of lime-flavored seltzer with a quick shot of sugar-free sweetener — instant marg without the heavy dose of sugar! Feel free to salt the rim of your glass for an authentic feel.
It’s worth noting that adding sugar-free sweeteners will slightly increase calorie count based on your preferred sweetener’s nutritional information. Check out some of our favorites here!
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 104 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0g
- Or, try our team favorite keto margarita recipe!
3. Tequila + grapefruit seltzer + sugar-free sweetener + lemon
This low carb co*cktail recipe is for the Paloma fans. The popular, but commonly sugar-filled drink, can be reworked into a keto version without all the carbs! To make it, just follow similar steps as the margarita — take one part tequila, 4 parts grapefruit seltzer, a dash of sweetener, and a squeeze of lemon.
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 104 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.65g (0.2g fiber, 0.2g sugar) | Protein: 0g
4. Gin + lime seltzer + mint + sugar-free sweetener
When it comes to refreshing keto co*cktails, look no further than this low-carb version of a mojito. Made with gin to help emphasize the lime essence and mint for the ultimate freshness, you may not even need to add the sweetener (though it’s totally fine if you do!). Muddle together the sweetener and a few mint leaves, then pour in one shot of gin and 4 oz. of lime seltzer and stir. As far as low carb alcoholic drinks go, this one is a crowd-pleaser!
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.5g (0.4g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0.2g
- Or, try our favorite homemade keto mojito recipe.
5. Prosecco + lemon seltzer + lemon + lime
There’s nothing like a summer spritzer! It’s one of our favorite keto alcoholic drinks! With equal parts Prosecco and lemon or lime seltzer, you’ve got a bright, fizzy drink that won’t make your mind too fuzzy. Top with lemon and lime for both flare and flavor!
Serving: 8 fl oz. | Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.7g (0.3g fiber, 0.3g sugar) | Protein: 0g
6. White rum + diet cola + lime
It’s a low-carb Cuba Libre! Choose white rum over dark to avoid the sugars that come with the caramel coloring. Mix one shot of rum with 4 oz. of diet cola for all the same great cola flavors without the carbs!
Alcohol Volume: 13-18%
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.4g (0.1g fiber, 0.1g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Check out our favorite keto sodas!
7. White rum + diet ginger beer + lemon
A sugar-free dark and stormy that will make you feel light and airy? Yes, please! While ginger beer is typically sugar-laden, you can find some diet versions made with sugar-free sweeteners. To make this low carb alcoholic drink, all it takes is one shot of rum, 4 oz. diet ginger beer, and a lime wedge to finish it off. You could also grab your copper mugs and swap out the rum for vodka to make a keto Moscow Mule, one of the tastiest low carb alcoholic drinks!
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.4g (0.1g fiber, 0.1g sugar) | Protein: 0g
8. Try team favorite: Diet ginger beer + vodka + lime juice
This twist on a Moscow Mule uses vodka instead of rum and was a recommendation from Hip2Keto’s Lina. It’s so tasty you’ll never guess this refreshing keto co*cktail was missing the carbs. Hip Sidekick Jessica agrees that this citrusy mule is a super easy and light drink that’s perfect for the summertime! Just add a shot of vodka to a diet ginger beer and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
You can easily change up this recipe to experiment with other flavors like using cucumber vodka. You can even muddle a cucumber slice at the bottom to make a professional-style co*cktail.
Serving: 5.5 fl oz. | Calories: 97 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0.4g (0.1g fiber, 0.1g sugar) | Protein: 0g
9. Try team favorite: Rosé + seltzer water + a fresh jalapeño slice
This past summer, Hip2Keto’s Emily couldn’t get enough of this trendy keto co*cktail. To make it, pour 5 oz. of your favorite rosé into a glass, add any flavor zero-calorie seltzer water you wish, and if you’re feeling spicy, add a fresh jalapeño slice. Not only does this recipe help cut down on alcohol content and reduce sugars, but it’s super refreshing too!
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.2g (0g fiber, 0g sugar)
*These figures are for 5 fl oz. of rosé Add any amount of calorie-free seltzer on top without changing the nutrition!
10. Try team favorite: Cucumber + vodka + dry vermouth + Tajín
Hip2Keto’s Monica loves to sip on a Cucumber Martini rimmed with Tajín. This popular co*cktail has many non-keto versions floating around. To keep it low carb, use 1/2 oz. of dry vermouth, 2 1/2 oz. of vodka, and at least 3 fresh cucumber slices to taste. Place the cucumber in the shaker with ice and shake it up. Then, add the vodka and vermouth and shake until cold. Rim a glass with Tajín and fill it with your martini mixture for one of the most delicious low carb alcoholic drinks!
Serving: 3 fl oz. | Calories: 189 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.15g (0.1g fiber, 0.59g sugar) | Protein: 0g
11. Keto-Friendly Beers
BudweiserSelect
ABV: 4.3%
Serving: 12 fl oz. | Calories: 99| Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3.1g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0.5g
Miller Genuine Draft (MGD 64)
ABV: 4.6%
Serving: 12 fl oz. | Calories: 64 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.4g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0.5g
Bud Light Next
ABV: 4%
Serving: 12 fl oz. | Calories: 80 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 0g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Michelob Ultra
ABV: 4.2%
Serving: 12 fl oz. | Calories: 95 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.6g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0.6g
Corona Premier
ABV: 4%
Serving: 12 fl oz. | Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2.6g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0.7g
Check out more of the best low carb beers.
12. Low Carb Wines
Sparkling White
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 1.2g | Protein: 0.2g
Brut Champagne
Serving: 4.1 fl oz. | Calories: 115 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 1.2g | Protein: 0.2g
Pinot Grigio
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3g | Protein: 0g
Pinot Noir
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 114 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3.4g | Protein: 0.1g
Chardonnay
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3.8g | Protein: 0.5g
Cabernet Sauvignon
Serving: 5 fl oz. | Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3.8g | Protein: 0.1g
Check out some of our favorite low carb wines.
13. Keto-Friendly Hard Seltzers
White Claw Hard Seltzer
ABV: 5%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2g (0g fiber, 2g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Corona Hard Seltzer
ABV: 4.5%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2g (0g fiber, 2g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Bud Light Seltzer
ABV: 5%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2g (0g fiber, <1g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Smirnoff Spiked Sparkling Seltzer
ABV: 4.5%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 90 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 1g (0g fiber, 0g sugar) | Protein: 0g
TRULY Hard Seltzer
ABV: 5%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 2g (0g fiber, 1g sugar) | Protein: 0g
Spiked Seltzer
ABV: 4%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 80 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3g (0g fiber, 0g sugar, 3g Erythritol) | Protein: 0g
Vista Bay Hard Seltzer
ABV: 4%
Serving: 1 can | Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 0g | Total Carbs: 3g (0g fiber, 2g sugar) | Protein: 0g
- See more of our favorite store bought keto seltzers!
Plus, try these other low carb alcohol drinks:
- Keto Caramel Apple co*cktail
- Keto Piña Colada
- Low Carb Eggnog
A few things to keep in mind about consuming these low carb alcoholic drinks:
- On keto, your body burns alcohol for fuel before anything else, so drink in moderation to prevent weight loss stalls.
- Most keto dieters require much less alcohol to become intoxicated, so use caution.
- Alcohol is a depressant that also tends to lower inhibitions (like mindless snacking of higher-carb items).
- Eat a healthy keto meal before consuming alcohol to help offset its effects.
- Find out how to tell if you’re in ketosis with these common signs!
And remember, though these keto alcoholic drinks may be low carb, please be sure to enjoy them responsibly!
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