Keto Gin and Tonic
Enjoy a refreshing and low-carb version of the classic gin and tonic with our Keto Gin and Tonic recipe. This cocktail swaps out sugar-laden tonic water for a sugar-free alternative and is enhanced with fresh cucumber slices, citrus zest, and your favorite herbs for added flavor and health benefits.
Equipment
- Highball glass
- Stirring spoon
- Measuring jigger
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 4 oz sugar-free tonic water
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1-2 drops liquid stevia or a pinch of monk fruit sweetener optional, to taste
- 4-5 cucumber slices
- Lemon or lime zest
- Fresh mint or rosemary sprigs
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients.
- Fill Glass: Add ice cubes to a highball glass until it is about 3/4 full.
- Add Gin: Pour in 2 oz of gin over the ice.
- Add Tonic Water: Add 4 oz of sugar-free tonic water to the glass.
- Sweeten (Optional): If desired, add a few drops of liquid stevia or a pinch of monk fruit sweetener to taste.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in 1 tbsp of fresh lime juice and give it a gentle stir.
- Garnish: Garnish with cucumber slices, a twist of lemon or lime zest, and a sprig of fresh mint or rosemary.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Keto Gin and Tonic.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keto Gin and Tonic
Only with diet tonic. Gin itself has no carbs, but a standard tonic water carries roughly 32 grams of sugar per can — more than most people eat in a whole keto day. Sugar-free tonic keeps it at essentially zero.
It pauses fat burning rather than ending ketosis. Your liver prioritises metabolising alcohol over everything else, so ketone production slows until it clears. This drink is 100 calories a serving.
Any unflavored London dry. Distilled spirits carry no carbs regardless of the base grain. The ones to avoid are flavored or sloe gins, which are sweetened after distillation.
