Keto Vodka Drinks are among the most favourite low-carb adult beverages that you can have and not ruin your boring diet. With vodka being a pure carb-free alcohol, it is the best keto alcohol for your mixed drinks. The key is to combine with sugar-free mixers and flavourings to keep net carbs in check.
The go-tos for dudes are a regular old vodka soda with lime or lemon, or vodka and some type of flavoured seltzer or diet soda, maybe a vodka martini with olives. For some sweetened-up drinks, vodka can be mixed with unsweetened cranberry juice alternatives, sugar-free syrups, and heavy cream and coffee (if you fancy a keto-friendly White Russian). Herbs as garnishes, such as mint, cucumbers, or basil, add refreshing notes to keep it interesting, but not carby.
These drinks can be light and bubbly or creamy and rich, and they are super easy to customize. They perfectly fit into ketogenic macros, so you can kick back or celebrate guilt-free.
Vodka, however, won’t break ketosis — but moderation must be exercised as alcohol can temporarily slow down fat burning. But thanks to some mindful mixers and portion control, keto vodka drinks give you all the cocktails’ sense of indulgence while sticking to those low-carb goals, making them a go-to for low-carb celebrations.
Keto Vodka Drinks Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Half-fill a glass with ice and cool.
- Half-fill a glass with ice and cool.
- Finish with sparkling water as a mixer.
- Finish with sparkling water as a mixer.
- Garnish with mint spray or lime wedge and chill to taste.
Notes
And for a fruity take, try flavored sparkling water instead (raspberry, black cherry).
Always measure portions — calories packed in alcohol stack up quickly.
Keto vodka drinks are clean and crisp, zero carb, and mix well for an evening cocktail or two – while maintaining ketosis.
Flavour Profile of Keto Vodka Drinks
- Clean & Neutral Base- Vodka is light, smooth, and virtually tasteless—it gives you a clean slate to work with when preparing low-carb mixers.
- Lightly Sweet (Sugar-Free Mixers)- Drinks sugar-free sodas, tonic water, flavoured sparkling water. Enjoy sweeteners without carbs.
- Citrusy & Zesty- Lemon, lime or orange zest (and small amounts of sugar-free syrups or fresh juice) for brightness.
- Herbal & Botanical Notes- Vodka drinks, when combined with herbs like mint, basil or cucumber, develop a chilled, garden-fresh demeanour.
- Refreshing Finish- Chilled and served over ice, they’re crisp, cooling, invigorating — the perfect low-carb cocktail.
Best Keto Vodka Drinks
- Vodka soda with lime – Honestly, the easiest keto drink ever. It tastes clean, no carbs, and every bar on the planet can make it.
- Vodka with flavoured seltzer – I just grab whatever zero-carb sparkling water I have at home and it feels like an actual cocktail.
- Vodka on the rocks – If I’m keeping it super simple, this is it. No hidden sugar, no guessing.
- Vodka with sugar-free electrolytes – Sounds weird, but mixing it with something like LMNT actually tastes good and keeps you hydrated.
- Diet ginger ale + vodka – Still keto, but feels a little more “cocktail-y
Keto Vodka Drinks Nutrition and Calories
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving |
| Calories | 95–105 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0–2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Net Carbs | 0–2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Alcohol | 14 g (per shot) |
| Sodium | Depends on the mixer |
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FAQs
Q1. Is vodka keto-friendly?
A1. Yes—vodka is a good choice for a keto cocktail because it has 0 carbs.
Q2. What can I mix drinks with vodka on keto?
A2. Seltzer, diet tonic, diet soda, flavoured seltzer, or unsweetened iced tea.
Q3. What are the carbs in vodka drinks?
A3. Vodka has 0 carbs, but mixers can add to carb counts, resulting in drinks with 0–2 net carbs when they’re mixed with calorie-free or no-calorie beverages.
Q4. Can I drink vodka on keto and stay in ketosis?
A4. Yes — vodka won’t throw you out of ketosis and will fill you up, but your body burns alcohol before it breaks down fat, which slows fat loss.
Q5. Do vodkas have calories if not carb-loaded?
A5. Yes—alcohol has about 7 calories per gram, though, so one shot = ~100 calories.
Q6. What vodka drinks can I have on keto?
A6. Honestly, I usually just do vodka soda or vodka with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime — super easy and stays keto.
Q7. Does vodka kick you out of ketosis?
A7. Vodka itself is zero carbs, so it won’t knock you out, but drinking can slow things down a bit while your body deals with the alcohol.
Q8. What is good to mix with vodka that has no sugar?
A8. Soda water is the go-to, but any of those flavoured zero-sugar seltzers work great too.
Q9. What alcohol won’t take me out of ketosis?
A9. Pretty much any clear liquor with no carbs — vodka, tequila, gin, whiskey — as long as you’re not mixing it with sugary stuff.
Q10. What is the best mixer for vodka on a diet?
A10. Soda water, hands down. It’s zero everything and still tastes decent with vodka.
Hi, I’m Candice Knauer!
I’m passionate about creating delicious, healthy meals that make the keto lifestyle simple and enjoyable. What started as my personal journey into low-carb cooking has grown into a collection of recipes that I love sharing with others who want to feel their best while still enjoying great food.