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Keto alcohol: what you can drink (carefully)
Which drinks fit keto and which don't, ranked by net carbs with a clear yes / moderate / no verdict — plus lower-carb swaps.
Yes, there are keto-friendly alcohol options. The best: Whiskey, Bourbon, and Tequila. Below, the list with each verdict and net carbs per serving.
In moderation
Whiskey
0 g net
/ 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)
In moderation
Bourbon
0 g net
/ 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)
In moderation
Tequila
0 g net
/ 1 shot (1.5 fl oz)
In moderation
Vodka
0 g net
/ 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)
In moderation
Whiskey
0 g net
/ 1 measure
In moderation
Gin
0 g net
/ 1 jigger
In moderation
Rum
0 g net
/ 1 jigger (1.5 fl oz)
In moderation
Pisco
0 g net
/ 1 serving (45 ml)
In moderation
White Claw
2 g net
/ 1 can (12 fl oz)
In moderation
Hard Seltzer
2 g net
/ 1 can (355 ml)
In moderation
Michelob Ultra
2 g net
/ 1 can (12 fl oz)
In moderation
Champagne
3 g net
/ 1 glass
In moderation
Red wine
3 g net
/ 1 glass
In moderation
Wine
3 g net
/ 1 glass
In moderation
Dry wine
3 g net
/ 1 glass
In moderation
White wine
4 g net
/ 1 glass
In moderation
Manhattan Cocktail
5 g net
/ 1 serving (approximately 3 fl oz)
In moderation
Irish cream liqueur
10 g net
/ 1 shot (45 ml)
No
Baileys Irish Cream
12 g net
/ 1 measure
No
Cosmopolitan
13 g net
/ 1 glass
No
Beer
13 g net
/ 1 can (330 ml)
No
Twisted Tea Original
25 g net
/ 1 can (12 fl oz)
No
Long Island Iced Tea
33 g net
/ 1 glass (240 ml)
No
Cider
36 g net
/ 1 glass (330 ml)
Frequently asked questions
Which alcohol should I avoid on keto?
Better avoid Baileys Irish Cream, Cosmopolitan, and Beer: too many net carbs to stay in ketosis.
