Keto Alcohol: The Best Guide to Alcohol on Keto

Can you drink alcohol on a keto diet? Yes! Our easy keto alcohol guide teaches you everything you need to know and the best keto alcohol drinks to stay in ketosis. Here’s the thing about alcohol and a keto diet – you don’t have to stay sober and stop drinking alcohol just because you’re following a low-carb high-fat diet.

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• Easy Keto Alcohol Guide
• The Best Alcohol On Keto And What To Avoid
• Wine And Beer On A Keto Diet
• Spirits On A Keto Diet
• Alcopops And Keto
• The Best Alcoholic Drinks on Keto
• 5. Champagne and Prosecco
• 6. Dry Wines
• 7. Whiskey
• 8. Dry Martini
• 9. Skinny Bitch
• Drinking Alcohol On A Keto Diet – Final Thoughts
• Keto Alcohol Chart With Carbs
• Printable Keto Alcoholic Drinks Chart
• Grab the Printable Keto Alcohol List
• Homemade Keto Cocktails To Try
• 💬 Reviews

Easy Keto Alcohol Guide

After the main keto questions, “How do I get into ketosis?” and “What can I eat on a keto diet?” the next question is usually, “Can you drink alcohol on keto?”

The simple answer is, “Yes!”

Here’s the thing about alcohol and a keto diet – you don’t have to stay sober and stop drinking just because you’re following a low-carb, high-fat diet.

However, there are some alcoholic beverages on a ketogenic diet that are completely off-limits. Then there are low carb alcoholic drinks and even keto cocktails that are unlikely to kick you out of ketosis if you drink sensibly and in moderation.

The keto diet is better than other diets for several reasons. There are so many benefits of going keto; one is that you can drink alcohol while following a keto diet.

But what alcohol can you drink on keto?

The Best Alcohol On Keto And What To Avoid

The first thing to remember is that you can drink alcohol on a keto diet. It doesn’t mean that it’s a weight-loss aid.

In fact, the more you drink, the more likely your weight loss will slow down.

This is not because keto-friendly alcoholic drinks are calorific. It’s because before burning anything else, your body burns alcohol, which puts the fat-burning process on the back burner.

Obviously, there are some better drinks than others (think fewer sugars and lower carbs).

Wine, compared to beer, is generally considerably lower in carbs, which is why many people following a keto diet choose wine as their go-to alcoholic beverage.

Also, pure spirits, such as vodka, gin, and whiskey, have zero carbs, but it’s important to watch out for the mixers, as this is where many people go wrong.

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Wine And Beer On A Keto Diet

Even when you’re following a strict ketogenic diet and restricting yourself to 20 net grams of carbs per day, it’s most likely that you can enjoy a glass of wine regularly.

Dry wine is probably the best to drink on keto, as it has less than 0.5 grams of sugar in every glass.

The other carbs that make up wine are the leftovers from the fermentation process, such as glycerol, which usually doesn’t affect your blood sugar or insulin.

As the name suggests, sweet wines and dessert wines contain more sugar and, therefore, more carbs, so if you drink wine on a low carb diet, go for drier verities, such as pinot noir, merlot, and Chardonnay.

Drinking beer on keto is more problematic. The term “beer belly” is no lie. Beer contains a plethora of carbs that are rapidly digested once consumed.

This is why beer is a drink you need to avoid if you’re on a low-carb diet like a ketogenic one, as it’s a terrible thing for weight control.

Spirits On A Keto Diet

Believe it or not, pure spirits and liquors on a keto diet are fine. Whiskey, vodka, brandy, tequila, gin, and a few others don’t contain ANY carbs!

What makes drinking spirits on keto problematic are the sugary mixers that are often mixed with them.

Take Gin and Tonics, for example. A refreshing glass of gin and tonic is one of the most popular mixed alcoholic beverages.

The name ‘tonic water’ also makes it appear seemingly healthy, but did you know that a regular Gin and Tonic contains around 16 grams of sugar?

However, if you remember to order a gin and diet tonic instead of a regular tonic, you won’t have that carb problem.

Diet tonics and soda waters are far better to mix your drinks with, and if you can’t stand the taste of soda water, squeeze a little lime in there, too, to add some flavor.

Just be aware that the worst thing you can do is mix your alcohol with regular sodas, fruit juice, or, worse, energy drinks – they’re total sugar bombs!

Alcopops And Keto

Alcopops and wine coolers pretty much fall into the same category.

At face value, they may seem harmless, but technically, they’re the same as regular sodas, with alcohol added.

Therefore, if you are following a ketogenic diet, they should be avoided, as you want to avoid consuming sugar.

The Best Alcoholic Drinks on Keto

So, now that you know that you can drink alcohol on a ketogenic diet from time to time, which are the best alcoholic drinks for keto? Here are some of our low carb favorites:

5. Champagne and Prosecco

Special occasions on keto can still be celebrated with the world’s favorite bubbly.

From champagne to Prosecco to Cava, depending on your price point, it’s still possible to toast special occasions on keto.

Most dry sparkling wines contain only 1 gram of net carbs per glass, allowing you to enjoy the celebrations without guilt.

6. Dry Wines

Wine has been part of civilization for thousands of years. It’s great as a standalone drink or paired with food. And with only 2 grams of net carbs per glass, you can’t go wrong!

7. Whiskey

Mark Twain once famously said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.”

While Twain probably had no clue about keto, what he said is 100% true regarding whiskey and keto.

Drink it with soda, water, or on the rocks. It doesn’t matter because a good pure whiskey has no carbs.

And despite it being made from fermented grains, it’s still gluten-free.

8. Dry Martini

Whether you like your martini shaken or stirred, it doesn’t matter.

This powerful-tasting drink made out of gin, vodka, or both and garnished with a twist of lemon or olive will always remain one of the most loved aperitifs ever.

And better still, it doesn’t contain any carbs!

9. Skinny Bitch

Think along the ‘Housewives of LA, and you’ll get the gist. The skinny bitch cocktail is the alcoholic drink that’s taken over GnTs.

One long cocktail contains no carbs, so it’s no wonder ladies around the globe are sitting back without a care as they sip on this sparkling and refreshing vodka-based drink.

Drinking Alcohol On A Keto Diet – Final Thoughts

When drinking, whether you’re on a diet or not, it should always be done in moderation.

However, it’s important to note that people who follow keto usually have a lower alcohol tolerance than those who don’t, so caution must always be taken.

You can drink alcohol on keto, but if your drinks contain even a few carbs, they will add up the more you drink, so it doesn’t give you a license to drink whatever you want.

Keto Alcohol Chart With Carbs

USDA FoodData Central provides the information for these beverages.

Liquor Chart

Liquor	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Vodka	1.5 oz (45ml)	0
Whiskey	1.5 oz (45ml)	0
Tequila	1.5 oz (45ml)	0
Rum	1.5 oz (45ml)	0
Gin	1.5 oz (45ml)	0
Brandy	1.5 oz (45ml)	0

Mixers Chart

Mixer	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Sparkling Water		0
Unsweetened Flavored Water		0
Flavored Stevia Drops		0
Tonic Water	4 oz (120ml)	4.6
Lemon Juice	1 tablespoon (15ml)	0.8
Lime Juice	1 tablespoon (15ml)	1.2
Water Enhancers		2.5
Bitters	dash	2

Red Wine Chart

Red Wine	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Amarone	5 oz (150ml)	2.4
Pinot Noir	5 oz (150ml)	3.4
Rioja	5 oz (150ml)	3.4
Merlot	5 oz (150ml)	3.7
Malbec	5 oz (150ml)	3.8
Cabernet Sauvignon	5 oz (150ml)	3.8
Shiraz	5 oz (150ml)	3.8
Syrah	5 oz (150ml)	3.8
Sangiovese	5 oz (150ml)	3.9
Barbera	5 oz (150ml)	4.1
Zinfandel	5 oz (150ml)	4.2

White Wine Chart

White Wine	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Prosecco	5 oz (150ml)	1.5
Sparkling White Wine	5 oz (150ml)	1.5
Sauvignon Blanc	5 oz (150ml)	2
Brut Cava	5 oz (150ml)	2.5
Brut Champagne	5 oz (150ml)	2.8
Pinot Blanc	5 oz (150ml)	2.85
Pinot Grigio	5 oz (150ml)	3
Chardonnay	5 oz (150ml)	3.1
Albarino	5 oz (150ml)	3.5
Brut Riesling	5 oz (150ml)	5.5
Muscato	5 oz (150ml)	7.9

Beer Chart

Beer	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Greens Trailblazer	12 oz (330ml)	0.5
Budweiser Select 55	12 oz (330ml)	1.9
DAB Low Carb	12 oz (330ml)	2
Martens Low Carb	12 oz (330ml)	2.1
Miller 64	12 oz (330ml)	2.4
Rolling Rock Green Light	12 oz (330ml)	2.4
Accel	12 oz (330ml)	2.4
Rinebecker Extra	12 oz (330ml)	2.5
Michelob Ultra	12 oz (330ml)	2.6
IC Light	12 oz (330ml)	2.8
Honey Almond Light	12 oz (330ml)	2.8
Carolina Light	12 oz (330ml)	3
Skinny Brands Lager	12 oz (330ml)	3
Budweiser Select	12 oz (330ml)	3.1
Beck's Premier Light	12 oz (330ml)	3.2
Miller Lite	12 oz (330ml)	3.2
Busch Lite	12 oz (330ml)	3.2
Natural Lite	12 oz (330ml)	3.2
Bitburger Lite	12 oz (330ml)	3.5
Michelob Ultra Amber	12 oz (330ml)	3.7
Miller Chill	12 oz (330ml)	4
Coors Light	12 oz (330ml)	5
Amstel Light	12 oz (330ml)	5
Keystone Light	12 oz (330ml)	5
Budweiser Light	12 oz (330ml)	6.6
Heineken Light	12 oz (330ml)	6.8
Yuengling Light	12 oz (330ml)	8.5

Cider Seltzer Chart

Cider Seltzer	Serving Size	Net Carbs
Truly Spiked	12 oz (350ml)	2
White Claw	12 oz (350ml)	2
Nauti Selzter	12 oz (350ml)	5
Spiked Selzter	12 oz (350ml)	5

Printable Keto Alcoholic Drinks Chart

Here's a printable, complete keto alcoholic drinks list that you can keep on your phone or your fridge.

Homemade Keto Cocktails To Try