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Low-Carb Alcohol: The Top 10 DrinksMedically reviewed by Natalie Butler, R.D., L.D. — Written by Anna Schaefer — Updated on October 18, 2017

• Why liquor?
• 1. Diet Jack and Coke
• 2. Cuba libre
• 3. Carb-free gin and tonic
• 4. Low-carb mojito
• 5. Michelob ULTRA
• 6, 7, and 8. Wine
• 9. Beck’s Premier Light
• 10. Low-carb sea breeze
• Enjoy!

Overview

Just because you’re dieting, doesn’t mean you can’t live a little! And whether you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail out with friends, watching your carbohydrate intake doesn’t necessarily mean your indulging needs to come to a full stop.

There are many low-carb options out there for dieters who like to drink. As with everything, moderation is key. Heavy drinking isn’t good for anyone, but having a few carb-conscious cocktails here and there won’t hurt. This is especially true when you consider that some of the drinks that made our top 10 list are 100 percent carb-free!

Why so much liquor?

When it comes to low-carb alcohol, distilled spirits are the safest bet. They’re virtually all free of carbohydrates, so you only need to worry about what you’re mixing them with. But not everyone likes drinking hard liquor, so we’ve included some dieter-friendly beers and wines, too.

Diet Jack and Coke

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Obviously, a regular cola would shatter your daily carbohydrate allowance. But diet soda lends itself to numerous carb-free cocktails. This spin on the traditional Jack and Coke simply uses Diet Coke instead.

Make! Mix one jigger (1.5 ounces) of whiskey with Diet Coke, and pour over ice.

• estimated calories (per serving): 100
• estimated carbohydrates (per serving): 0 grams

Cuba Libre

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When you’re using diet cola, you can make any simple favorite low-carb. Despite its sweet flavor, rum doesn’t contain any carbs either.

Make! Mix your favorite unflavored rum with diet cola and serve over ice. For an added twist, throw in a piece of lime.

• estimated calories: 100
• estimated carbohydrates (with a twist of lime):