Low Carb Keto Happy Hour

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I’m not a big drinker at all, but I do love to indulge in a beer or a glass of wine with dinner or out with friends. But indulging and diet don’t really seem to go together usually. On a low carb keto diet you can absolutely enjoy wine, beer & mixed drinks as long as they are low in carbs and fit in your macros.

Also, even though alcohol can fit into your diet, don’t go crazy with it. Speaking from experience too much alcohol can lead to the drunken (no diet) munchies or a hangover greasy fast food extravaganza.

I would also wait until you are in ketosis to drink as well. For more info on ketosis and macros, check out my guide here.

Here is the complete list of all things adult beverages for you to start enjoying! Each category

BEER

— Bud Select 55:
Calories: 55, Carbs: 1.9 g, ABV: 2.4%
— Miller64
Calories: 64, Carbs: 2.4 g, ABV: 2.8%
— Michelob Ultra
Calories: 95, Carbs: 2.6 g, ABV: 4.2%
— Budweiser Select
Calories: 99, Carbs: 3.1 g, ABV: 4.3%
— Miller Lite
Calories: 96, Carbs: 3.2 g, ABV: 4.2%
— Miller Chill
Calories: 100, Carbs: 4 g, ABV: 4.2%

WINE (1 glass or 5 oz. serving)

Depending on the brand, the alcohol content in wine can range from 5.5% to 23% ABV.

Red Wines
— Cabernet Sauvignon
Calories: 120, Carbs: 3.8
— Pinot Noir
Calories: 121, Carbs: 3.4 carbs
— Merlot
Calories: 120, Carbs: 3.7 carbs

White Wines
— Pinot Grigio
Calories: 122, Carbs: 3.2
— Sauvignon Blanc
Calories: 122, Carbs: 2.7
— Chardonnay
Calories: 118, Carbs: 3.7
— Riesling
Calories: 118, Carbs: 5.5
— Champagne
Calories: 96, Carbs: 1.5

Liquor (1 Shot or 1.5 oz., Unflavored)

Depending on the brand, alcohol content in hard liquor can range from 72-85% ABV.

—Vodka
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Gin
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Whiskey
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Scotch
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Rum
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Tequila
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Brandy
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0
—Cognac
Calories: 96, Carbs: 0

MIXERS (1 cup or 6 ounces)

—Water
Calories: 0, Carbs: 0
—Seltzer (flavored or unflavored)
Calories: 0, Carbs: 0
—Tonic Water
Calories: 62, Carbs: 16
—Olive Juice (1 ounce typically for dry martinis)
Calories: 20, Carbs: 1

Did I miss your favorite go-to beverage? Let me know in the comments below & I’ll get the nutritional info for you on the list 🙂

Don’t drink without having something to eat!

You have the drinks, now get the meals!

If you are interested in starting a low carb or Keto diet take a look at my Keto 101 post here, check out my 7 Day Low Carb Meal Plan here, take a spin through my Pinterest page or click on an e-book below! Each ebook has 30 recipes with 5 ingredients & are 5 grams of net carbs or fewer! Talk about a no-brainer.

So you can choose 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner & 1 dessert from their Keto in Five cookbooks and know you’re under your daily carb limit for the day!