11 Delicious Keto Whiskey Drinks

11 Whiskey Drinks To Enjoy on Keto

We’re not sure if it’s the refreshing flavors or the gorgeous copper mug, but the Moscow Mule is impossible to resist! This low-carb cocktail puts an Irish spin on the recipe by using Jameson instead of vodka. If you know how to make a Moscow Mule, you know how to make an Irish mule; just swap one ingredient!

In our opinion, copper mugs are an essential part of any home bar setup. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to purchase a set, this keto whiskey cocktail is the answer.

Who doesn’t love a delicious, blended cocktail? It’s a boozy, frosty treat that transports you to the beach with every sip. Luckily, we found a slushy whiskey sour that will fit into our keto diet! 

Throw your favorite whiskey into a blender with lime juice, ice, sugar-free cherry syrup, and a sugar-free sweetener like keto simple syrup or xylitol.

There’s no doubt this quick, easy, and fun cocktail will become part of our regular drink rotation this summer!

We did a double take when we read that this strawberry lemonade whiskey smash is just 112 calories with 4 net carbs! Not all keto cocktails look good enough to serve at a bar, but this drink made us feel like master mixologists. 

Fresh strawberries are sliced thin before muddling in a cocktail shaker with sugar-free simple syrup. Lemon juice, ice, and whiskey are added to the mix and shaken until combined. We love to garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and a lemon twist for added visual appeal.

Making a keto whiskey sour at home is easier than you’d think. We won’t lie – it felt a little weird to make a cocktail with egg whites in it, but the final result quickly put those doubts to rest. You can use any whiskey, but bourbon yields the classic whiskey sour flavor. 

Sugar-free syrup, an egg white, lemon juice, and ice are all you need to start making a keto whiskey sour at home. The cocktail is traditionally served in a coupe or rocks glass.

Finding low-carb mixers for cocktails can be challenging, but not if you make it yourself! This bourbon bramble is a sugar-free whiskey cocktail that’s made with a homemade blackberry liqueur. 

Making the liqueur is an extra step, so we recommend making this drink when you have plenty of time to get it right.

The liqueur can easily be used for other mixed drinks too! We topped our bourbon bramble with diet ginger ale, but diet ginger beer can be used too. 

Unfortunately, not all low-carb cocktails are sugar-free. Low-carb drinks that are also sugar-free are a nice perk, though! A low-sugar recipe makes a cocktail not just a good fit for the keto diet but also for calorie counting and other diet plans that limit sugar intake. 

This sugar-free whiskey sour only has 1 net carb, and the addition of cranberry flavor sets it apart from other whiskey sours. Sugar-free cranberry simple syrup, lemon juice, and whiskey create the perfect cocktail that can easily be adjusted to match your desired level of sweetness. 

We have a confession: we are obsessed with Fireball! It’s so versatile. From fireball pudding shots to full-size cocktails, there’s always a new way to indulge our fireball craving. 

Unfortunately, Fireball is not keto. Here’s the secret Fireball doesn’t want us to share, though – you can make your own fireball that won’t kick you out of ketosis!

We like to make keto fireball in a big batch and keep it on hand for fireball shots and cocktails. 

If we know one thing about cocktails, you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something that tastes great. In fact, many traditional recipes have minimal ingredients that are used to complement the flavors of the alcohol. 

Ginger ale and whiskey in a rocks glass with ice make a quick keto cocktail that’s impossible to mess up. When we’re watching our calorie intake, too, we use diet ginger ale for a 100% guilt-free drink.

Basil is one of our favorite herbs to use in cocktails. It adds a mild flavor that compliments whiskey beautifully. The cocktail is made using bourbon, lemon juice, and basil simple syrup. You can use any sugar substitute to make the basil simple syrup, but monk fruit is our go-to.

Don’t forget to set some fresh basil leaves to the side to use as a garnish!

If you’ve never had a hot toddy, you’re missing out! This is hands down, one of the most underrated ways to get your whiskey fix. It’s warm, relaxing, and ideal for a cozy night at home. 

There’s one key to making the perfect hot toddy – fresh ingredients. Cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves add delicious flavor that reminds us of a chilly fall day in the best way. 

The old-fashioned cocktail is how we first fell in love with whiskey, so finding a good keto recipe was a big win! An old-fashioned is quick to prepare and is a good fit for every occasion. We always have the ingredients on hand to prepare an old-fashioned, so it’s an easy drink when we aren’t in the mood to go shopping.

Traditionally, an old-fashioned is garnished with an orange peel and a maraschino cherry. Important note: adding a cherry will increase the net carbs in the drink.

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