If you’re participating in the ketogenic diet, you know there are a lot of rules and restrictions. Just because you’ve got rules to follow doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun! As long as you drink in moderation (and don’t succumb to drunchies after) there are plenty of keto-approved drinks.
- Dry Martini: Typically made with vermouth and gin, this no-sugar-added cocktail is the perfect drink for a keto diet. Have it shaken or stirred, just make sure there’s no added fruit juice or sweet liqueurs. (I’m lookin’ at you, Cosmopolitan.)
- Vodka & Soda: This also goes for most hard alcohol when mixed with soda. (By soda we mean carbonated water, not sweetened carbonated drinks.) Gin & soda, tequila & soda, whiskey & soda, etc. They’re all in the clear, and great with a squeeze of lemon or lime! Just remember, soda NOT tonic, which contains added sugar.
- Dry Red & White Wine: There’s no better pairing to a good meal than a nice glass of wine. Beware, wine is not completely devoid of carbs, but a dry wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon or a Pinot Noir only contain a couple carbs. The same is not true for dessert wines or sweeter wines like White Zinfandel, which should be avoided.
- Shots! Shots! Shots!: (And any neat drink, for that matter.) No added juices, soda, and liqueurs mean no added sugar. Go wild! (Just, like I said, take it easy on the drunchies.)
You’ve been working hard on your diet, you deserve a drink! As long as you choose wisely, keto-friendly partying is definitely in your future.
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