You should be screaming with joy right about now because boy, do I have NEWS for you!

Here goes:

You can totally enjoy low carb alcoholic drinks on the keto diet. Guilt free.

Even though most alcoholic drinks contain ridiculous amounts of carbs, mainly due to the high sugar contents, these low carb versions are still pretty spot on in terms of flavor but without all the carbs.

So if you’ve had a long day and need to unwind a little, all you need to do is sit back and relax with one (or five) of these keto-friendly cocktails.

 

20 Low Carb Alcoholic Drinks to Get You Through Your Diet

Chances are you haven’t had a cocktail, or any alcohol for that matter, in a while. That means you’re probably eager to try all 20 of these low carb drinks tonight.

Unfortunately, that’s definitely NOT a good idea, for many reasons.

Most importantly, alcohol is totally not healthy for your liver. Secondly, these drinks contain calories and some carbs that can easily sneak up on ya.

Almost all drinks, other than water, generally contain empty calories, meaning they provide no nutritional value but still go towards your daily caloric consumption.

And since the main reason you took up a ketogenic diet was to lose weight, consuming a lot of alcohol, no matter how few carbs it may contain, can still hinder your weight loss.

So keep that in mind when you find yourself reaching for your third margarita and ask yourself if you really need it.

But don’t forget to enjoy yourself every once in a while!

 

1. Low Carb Strawberry Lemonade Mojitos

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If easy and refreshing is your thing, then you’ve got to try these sugar free strawberry lemonade mojitos.

Just add a few drops of this strawberry lemonade mix to some rum, top with fresh mint and strawberries, and you’ll have yourself a deliciously low carb alcoholic drink.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 108
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 0g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Strawberry Lemonade Mojitos

 

2. Low Carb Hurricane Cocktail

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The popular New Orleans hurricane cocktail is now low carb and keto friendly.

But don’t worry. It still packs a punch that can’t be beat thanks to two different kinds of rum, fruit punch and mango water enhancers, and good ol’ sugar free sweeteners.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 279
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 2.4g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Hurricane Cocktail

 

3. Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash

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Refreshing? Check. Tasty? Check. All with a little bit of a kick from fresh black pepper? Check.

Even if you’re not a fan of bourbon, this recipe still works well with rum or vodka, so it’s one everybody can enjoy.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 155
• Fat: 0.4g
• Protein: 0.5g
• Net carbs: 6g

Get the recipe: Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash

 

4. Low Carb Spicy Margarita

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Margaritas are traditionally very, VERY sweet, but thankfully, this beloved drink has gotten a makeover.

This low-carb take is the perfect ratio of sweet to sour with a kick of spice from some fresh jalapeños. It’s so good you’ll be sippin’ on it all year long.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 145
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0.1g
• Net carbs: 4.5g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Spicy Margarita

 

5. Vanilla Old Fashioned

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Long day? Then this is just what the doctor ordered. Okay, well maybe not the doctor, but I won’t tell if you don’t.

If you fancy a smoother taste and a little fizz, this is the perfect drink to add a little club soda to.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 131
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 0g

Get the recipe: Vanilla Old Fashioned

 

6. Kamikaze Shot

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Believe it or not, these bad boys normally contain 50 carbs. 50 carbs!! That’s over double your daily carb intake if you follow the keto diet.

Thanks to this low carb version, though, you can enjoy a kamikaze shot with only 2g net carbs. And the taste is near identical to the real thing.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 109
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 2g

Get the recipe: Kamikaze Shot

 

7. Low Carb Cosmopolitan Cocktail

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Cosmos are fun and festive to drink, making them perfect for special occasions or holidays.

And this one contains only 1g net carbs, so it’s something you can enjoy guilt-free while celebrating.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 103
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 1g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Cosmopolitan Cocktail

 

8. Sex on the Beach

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With a mixture of flavors from tropical fruit, cranberry, and peach with a splash of club soda, there’s no way you can turn this classic sex on the beach down.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 98
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 0g

Get the recipe: Sex on the Beach

 

9. Low Carb Moscow Mule

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These low carb Moscow mule’s give you a reason to mix up a drink, but not until you have these copper Moscow mule mugs in your hands.

And honestly, aside from the super cool copper mugs, you can’t beat the delicious ginger flavor in these.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 134
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 1.5g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Moscow Mule

 

10. Refreshing Low Carb Daiquiri

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If you’re looking for a refreshing, citrusy rum cocktail, you’ve found it in this low carb daiquiri.

What’s even better about this low carb alcoholic drink is that you can use natural lime extract instead of lime juice, bringing it down to only 2g net carbs!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 108
• Fat: 0.03g
• Protein: 0.18g
• Net carbs: 3.6g

Get the recipe: Refreshing Low Carb Daiquiri

 

11. Low Carb Sparkling White Sangria

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Would you believe me if I told you this sangria doesn’t contain any white wine?

Instead, a mixture of bourbon, vodka, and various fruity flavors are used to create this almost spot on sparkling white sangria.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 50
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 1g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Sparkling White Sangria

 

12. Low Carb Piña Colada

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*cue the Piña Colada song*

But in all seriousness. You can’t beat the creamy, frozen, coconutty-rum flavors that make up this ultra low carb piña colada (only 0.8g net carbs!).

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 294
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 1g
• Net carbs: 0.8g

Get the recipe: Low Carb Piña Colada

 

13. Spiked Root Beer Float

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Root beer float + alcohol = heck. yes.

While this spiked root beer float doesn’t use ice cream, you can easily whip up some vanilla keto ice cream and mix it with the root beer and rum. Yum!

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 170
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 0g

Get the recipe: Spiked Root Beer Float

 

14. Grapefruit Ginger Fizz

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Fresh ginger and grapefruit pair exceptionally well together, creating a super refreshing cocktail to enjoy in the Spring.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 80
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 2.8g

Get the recipe: Grapefruit Ginger Fizz

 

15. Caribbean Rum Punch

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If you’re stuck at home during the holidays, try this Caribbean rum punch.

The flavors will give the illusion you’re somewhere tropical while the alcohol will bring the illusion to life.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 166
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Net carbs: 0.8g

Get the recipe: Caribbean Rum Punch

 

Looking for more low carb alcoholic drinks? I thought so:

16. Keto Hot Buttered Rum Mix from Peace, Love and Low Carb

17. Low Carb Tom Collins from Verywell Fit

18. Low Carb Dirty Shirley from Lowcarb-ology

19. Keto Mojito from Tasteaholics

20. Vanilla Latte Martini from All Day I Dream About Food

21. A Healthier Bloody Mary Cocktail from Verywell Fit

22. Cranberry Ginger Mulled Wine from All Day I Dream About Food

 

Alcohol is A-Okay on the Keto Diet

You are safe to enjoy low carb alcoholic drinks while following the ketogenic diet. Just remember to keep an eye on your serving sizes!