As stated before, alcohol and keto can be tricky. Enjoy booze on the keto diet, in moderation and only if it’s legal to. However, it’s noted that many drinks are not keto-friendly.
Enjoy this list of 7 already keto-friendly cocktails and mixed drinks! You read that right: they come right out of the box with low to no carbs without any modifications! Order it from any bar and ensure your blood won’t turn into pancake batter!
Vodka/Tequila/Whiskey Soda
Hard liquor and soda water. Hard liquor has no carbs; sparkling water is just water and carbon dioxide. Just mix the two so you can savour the alcohol without it burning! Any hard liquor will do, the most common is vodka, tequila, and whiskey.
Gin and Tonic
Like with the booze soda above, gin is hard liquor, and tonic water has no carbs! You too can get drunk like the late queen’s mom and stay in ketosis!
Martini
Shake it like you’re playing Goldeneye, or stir it, this is just a mix of two spirits. When vermouth combines with vodka or gin, you have this super Saiyan classic fit for any double-oh agent!
Blackberry Basil Sparkler
This light, low-carb, sparkling, drink can be what you need if you want a hint of sweetness and stay in ketosis. It is just vodka or gin mixed with soda water and a muddled mix of berries and basil. Like with microdosing, it’s just enough fruit to flavour, but not enough to suffer a spike in blood sugar. All with just a drop of lime juice to taste!
Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz
Muddle some cucumber with mint, and put it with gin and a drop of lime juice. Great way to clean the nasal passages while sneaking his savoury fruit at the same time.
Margarita
Rejoice! You can consume this classic in keto! With tequila, soda water, a bit of lime juice and ice in a salt-rimmed glass! Makes it worth it to touch grass on a warm summer day!
Bloody Mary
Now there is a caveat to this, and that the tomato juice used can’t be sweetened. Otherwise, well, it’s tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire and hot sauces! Great for playing Vampire the Masquerade! Look like you are drinking blood, and staying keto!
Bottom Line
You shouldn’t need to agonize too much over what to drink at your next Dungeons and Dragons hang out at the local pub – you got enough to worry about with the red dragon wreaking havoc! The above, other than obvious shots, can be safely ordered, and will not throw you out of ketosis!
Stay safe!