8 Best Keto Cocktails That Are Low Carb
Drinking alcohol while in ketosis can be very fun! It won't kick you out of ketosis if you follow some simple rules. Also, the keto science and community offer a large base of options and combinations that will open your horizons when it comes to drinking alcohol.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT KETO DIET AND ALCOHOL
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The connection between alcohol and the keto diet is a very popular topic these days. There are some basic facts that you must know if you love drinking alcohol and, at the same time, you want to maintain ketosis at its optimal efficiency.
First of all, alcohol (in general) is not good for a keto diet. This is a fact because most of the popular alcoholic drinks are very rich in sugar. For instance, the world's most popular drinks - beer and wine are full of carbs. The amount of carbs in most of the alcoholic drinks is way above the allowed minimum according to any keto meal plan.
For instance, an average pint of beer will contain from 17-20 carbs. However, there are many types of drinks that are 100% keto-friendly or low in carbs. If you want specific drinks (not cocktails) you should try vodka, whiskey (but of pure high quality), almost all of the spirits, sparkling wines, or champagne. These drinks are low in carbs and you can feel completely free to enjoy them while in ketosis.
8 BEST KETO COCKTAILS
The keto cocktails are rising high in popularity among the keto community. This is the result of years of dedication in creating alcoholic drinks that can serve the purpose of the ketogenic diet. We picked 8 cocktails that can be considered the most compatible and adjustable to any keto meal plan. It is good to know that when it comes to keto cocktails it is not all about the enjoyment of alcohol, but they are rich in nutrition and can even substitute some keto meals or snacks. For those who love alcoholic drinks and want to include more alcohol in their keto diet, the cocktail options shared below(with the recipe for each) will definitely help in their purpose.
1.Keto Compliant Cosmopolitan
This is the perfect combination based on sugar-free juice and zero carb vodka. The standard cosmopolitan might include a high amount of added sugar, but this cocktail is equally tasty and 100% keto-friendly. Find the full recipe at VeryWellFit.
2. Peach Long Island Iced Tea
This is another world-wide popular cocktail transformed into its stunning keto version. The Peach Long Island Iced Tea cocktail is very refreshing and perfect for the summer period. It includes tasty peach schnapps and, of course, vodka. This cocktail is around 3 g of carb per serving and you can find the recipe at Lowcarb-ology.
3. Sugar-Free Margherita
There is another popular American cocktail. This refreshing keto Margherita is modified to be extremely low in carbs (around 1g per glass) which is good news for those in ketosis because the average glass of standard Margherita is above 22g of carbs. Find this recipe at Wholesome Yum.
4.Teaquila Lemonade
Tequila can also come in a keto-friendly variant. Actually, this cocktail is 100% sugar-free, which is awesome! We don't really have to mention how refreshing and tasty it is (the sparkling water is a substitution for all sodas high in sugar and you can control the sweetness by adding keto-syrup). The recipe for this delicious cocktail can be found at Fat for Weight Loss.
5.Low Carb Red Sangria
Feel the magic of the Mediterranean nectar, stay relaxed, and enjoy it with all of your senses. Of course, there is nothing to worry about as this cocktail is completely keto-friendly, based on polyphenol,resveratrol and low-carb red wine with fruity citrus notes. This recipe can be found at Lowcarb-ology.
6. Wild Berry Mimosa
Berries are always a good idea in keto and it doesn't matter in which shape do you consume them (milkshakes, cocktails, cakes, salads, etc.) This time we picked this wild berry cocktail that is keto compliant. The taste is memorable and original, with strong fruit notes and a refreshing finish. Find this delicious cocktail recipe at Beauty and the Foodie.
7.Keto Bloody Mary Cocktail
You will love this keto-bomb! The simple changes in this tomato-based cocktail make it 100% keto-friendly. You can feel the strength in its original taste and gain benefits from the many vitamins (especially C) as well as lycopene. This keto cocktail can become your substitution for usual keto snack or sometimes even your breakfast or late dinner. Find the recipe at I Breathe I'm Hungry.
8. Vanilla Latte Martini
The originality behind the concept of this cocktail is brilliant. The Vanilla Latte Martini cocktail can be served as a dessert. It is not very strong in alcohol, it is very tasty and low in carbs. This cocktail is a fancy crowd pleaser and you can serve it on different occasions. Find the recipe at All Day I Dream About Food.