Recipes and Info by: Holley, Kyndra. Keto Happy Hour: 50+ Low-Carb Craft Cocktails to Quench Your Thirst . Victory Belt Publishing. Kindle Edition.
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet used by many people to lose weight and improve health.
It typically requires careful planning so that you stick within your daily carb allotment and keep your body in ketosis. This may mean giving up sweets, snacks and other high-carb indulgences like soft drinks and alcohol.
However, there are plenty of low-carb alcoholic beverages that you can enjoy in moderation, even on a keto diet.
For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum and vodka are all completely free of carbs. These beverages can be drunk straight or combined with low-carb mixers for more flavor.
Wine and light varieties of beer are also relatively low in carbs, usually 3 to 4 grams per serving.
Keto-friendly mixers are just as important as the alcohol itself. Watch out for common mixers like juice, soda, sweeteners and energy drinks. They can quickly turn a carb-free drink into a high-calorie carb bomb. Instead, opt for low-carb mixers like diet soda, sugar-free tonic water, seltzer or powdered flavor packets. These mixers can keep your carb intake low while boosting your beverage’s taste.