{"id":64132,"date":"2021-06-21T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulletproof.com\/?p=64132"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:05:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T22:05:40","slug":"low-carb-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulletproof.com\/recipes\/low-carb-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Toast to Summer With These 20 Low-Carb Cocktails\u2014Plus Mixology Tips and Tricks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ready to celebrate the arrival of summer with a cold adult beverage? While a beer or a Bloody Mary might sound divine, those types of alcoholic drinks may contain too many grams of carbs for keto or low-carb dieters. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to sip water or plain club soda when you’re socializing with friends and family this summer.<\/p>\n

These 20 low-carb cocktail recipes feature fresh ingredients, are incredibly easy to make and taste even better (and are better for you) than traditional non-keto-friendly drinks. So as the temperature rises, cool off with some of the best low-carb cocktails (and mocktails) that will allow you to go bottoms-up, guilt-free.<\/p>\n

But before we explore these different drink recipes, let’s go over some tips and tricks that can make your home mixology experience a little easier if you’re trying to limit your intake of carbohydrates.<\/p>\n

5 low-carb cocktail tips and tricks<\/h2>\n

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The alcoholic drinks you order in bars or restaurants might not align with your dietary goals. To stay on track with your low-carb or keto diet, here are some useful tips and tricks you should follow to ensure your cocktails won’t mess with your macros:<\/p>\n

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  1. Work with low-glycemic sugar substitutes as sweeteners<\/strong>. Ideal options include monk fruit, erythritol, xylitol and allulose. Not only can you mix them into a drink, but you can also use these options to create a simple syrup that won’t cause an insulin spike.<\/li>\n
  2. Use low-carb fruits and produce<\/strong>. To be safe, stick to strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cucumbers, lemon and lime. And, don’t be afraid to use herbs like mint, basil or thyme for a unique flavor twist.<\/li>\n
  3. Opt for natural, no-sugar-added bubbly water to add fizz and additional flavor<\/strong>. Just make sure to check product labels carefully before you buy, in case there are any hidden ingredients.<\/li>\n
  4. Choose your liquor wisely<\/strong>. Pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum and vodka typically fall into the keto-friendly category. Spoiler alert: Drinking white wine, red wine and beer might not be the best choice if you’re trying to watch your carb count.<\/li>\n
  5. Avoid liqueurs that can add sugar and carbs<\/strong>. That means saying no to popular choices like Amaretto, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua and Sambuca.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Low-carb Bulletproof cocktail mix-ins<\/h2>\n

    Let Bulletproof enhance your low-carb alcohol drink experience with tasty mix-ins that provide added flavor, while supporting your brain and body. Add the following ingredients for an extra boost:<\/p>\n