4 Summer Cocktails That Won’t Derail Your Diet

For people on a diet, finding low calorie cocktails can be a challenge. If you’re avoiding carbohydrates, beer is off the table, as it can have as many as 13 grams of carbohydrates per serving. There are still plenty of ways to have fun, however. Low carb alcoholic mixers can be a great, healthy way to drink while on a diet. Here are a few delicious options.

Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

Vodka doesn’t contain any carbohydrates, so it’s ideal for low carb cocktails. For a summertime drink sure to liven up any occasion, mix vodka with fresh strawberries. Muddle the strawberry with mint in a cocktail shaker, and then add the vodka. This breezy combination is sure to delight thirsty guests at your next cocktail party.

Grapefruit Juice Cocktail

For a citrus flavored treat, try a cocktail made with refreshing grapefruit juice. To make this drink, start by combining three tablespoons of grapefruit juice with one tablespoon of lemon juice. Freshly squeezed juice is ideal. Then add one tablespoon of gin, and a few drops of no calorie liquid sweetener. Then add eight ounces of sparkling water. To stay refreshed, try electrolyte-infused VLiNG mixers, which keep you hydrated as you drink and are infused with the nutrients diminished by alcohol consumption. The VLiNG Citrus Mixer pairs especially well with this recipe.

Sugar-Free Mint Julep

The mint juleps is a classic. When they are sweetened with syrup, however, the calories add up. To make low carb mint juleps, substitute syrup with your favorite no calorie liquid sweetener. Start by adding a few mint leaves and five drops of liquid sweetener into a glass. Then add crushed ice. Pour approximately two ounces of bourbon over ice, and you’ve got a sugar free way to celebrate.

Cucumber Cocktail

There’s nothing quite so refreshing as a tall glass of cucumber water in the middle of the summer. Take that feeling one step further with a delicious cucumber cocktail. Mix an ounce of gin with an ounce of cucumber water. Add your favorite no calorie liquid sweetener and a dash of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add ice and a VLiNG hydration mixer. Try the classic VLiNG soda mixer for best results.