Want to try some summer drinks that won't mess up your diet? Here's a guide to making better cocktails - all under 100 calories and good for keto!
We all know how it goes. You order what seems like a healthy drink, then find out it has as many carbs as dessert. Not great.
But you can still enjoy drinks while staying keto. Just make a few changes to create tasty cocktails that work with your diet. These recipes use low-carb ingredients and the right kinds of alcohol, so you can have a cold drink and stick to ketosis - and they're all under 100 calories.
Tips for Better Summer Drinks!
- Use Clear Liquors Vodka, gin, and tequila tend to be lower in calories than darker liquors like whiskey or rum.
- Mix Smart: Skip the pre-made mixers, most are loaded with sugar. Use fresh juice, herbs, and sparkling / seltzer water instead.
- Make it Look Nice: Garnish with herbs, citrus or a few berries.
- Add some Fizz: A little sparkling wine or Champagne can give your cocktail a refreshing fizz.
These drinks won't just help your waistline - they'll keep you feeling good while you enjoy summer. That's worth a toast!
1. Classic Vodka Soda with a Twist
Calories: ~65 per serving
Net Carbs: 0–1g
Feature:
Zero carbs, low calories, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Squeeze of lime, lemon, or grapefruit
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add vodka and a squeeze of your chosen citrus.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir gently and garnish with a citrus wedge or fresh herbs if desired.
2. Paloma Lite
Calories: ~92 per serving
Net Carbs: 5-6g
Feature:
Tangy, bubbly, and so refreshing!
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz silver tequila
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice (or diet grapefruit soda for even fewer carbs)
- 1 oz lime juice
- Sparkling water
- 1 tsp sweetener of choice
- Ice
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add tequila, grapefruit juice (or soda), lime juice, and sweetener.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir and garnish with a grapefruit or lime wedge.
3. Skinny Mojito
Calories: ~70 per serving
Net Carbs: 1–2g
Feature:
All the minty refreshment, none of the sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz white rum
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 8–10 mint leaves
- 1–2 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- Club soda
- Ice
Instructions:
- Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and sweetener in a glass.
- Fill with ice, add rum, and top with club soda.
- Stir gently and garnish with extra mint and a lime wedge.
4. Strawberry Margarita (Low-Carb)
Calories: ~95 per serving
Net Carbs: 4–5g
Feature:
Vibrant, fruity, and festive—this strawberry margarita brings color and flavor without the sugar overload.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz silver tequila
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 oz water
- Ice
Instructions:
- Blend strawberries, lime juice, sweetener, tequila, and water until smooth.
- Pour over ice (or blend with ice for a frozen version).
- Garnish with a strawberry and lime wedge.
5. Cucumber Gin Fizz
Calories: ~80 per serving
Net Carbs: 2g
Feature:
Spa vibes in a glass! Crisp, cool, and super low in carbs.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz gin
- 1–2 slices fresh cucumber
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp allulose or stevia
- 0.5 oz pasteurized egg white
- Sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions:
- Muddle cucumber slices, lemon juice, and sweetener in a shaker.
- Add gin and ice, dry shake to create a thick, creamy form.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well chilled.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water, and garnish with lemon ribbon or slice.
Tips: Egg white is classic for the frothy texture, but you can use aquafaba (chickpea water) for a vegan option. Pasteurized egg whites are safest for cocktails.
6. Low-Carb Cosmopolitan
Calories: ~74 per serving
Net Carbs: 2–3g
Feature:
A stylish, tangy classic that's easy to lighten up for summer—without the sugar rush!
Ingredients:
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz unsweetened cranberry juice (look for 100% cranberry, not cranberry cocktail)
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- 0.5 oz orange-flavored sparkling water or a splash of orange extract
- Ice
Instructions:
- Add vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, sweetener, and a splash of orange-flavored sparkling water or orange extract to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or a twist of orange peel.
Sip Smarter This Summer
You can still have fun while watching what you eat. These keto-friendly summer cocktails let you enjoy parties and BBQs without worry. They taste great and keep you on track.
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