Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash

This is going to become one of your new go-to keto cocktails! Fresh mint leaves, tasty raspberries, keto simple syrup, tangy lime juice, your favorite tequila and bubbly soda water are combined to make this delicious Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash! This sugar free cocktail comes in at only 2.9 net carbs, making it perfect for your keto diet!

This Tequila Smash is light, tangy and bright! I love the pink color of the drink and I think the raspberry red really pops in the glass! I love this tequila drink for so many different get-togethers. Serve this at brunch, a barbecue, bridal showers, birthdays- this is great for any occasion! Your guests won’t believe it when you tell them their drink is low carb!

Ingredients in this Tequila Smash

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Tequila cocktail. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Mint leaves – This brings a very fresh, herbal flavor, but this drink is also tasty without it.
• Raspberries – I used fresh raspberries, but you could use thawed, previously frozen raspberries as well.
• Lime juice – Bottled or fresh is fine.
• Tequila – I used Silver, but your favorite kind will be fine.
• Soda water – This makes the drink so light, bubbly, and fresh! Flavored soda water could result in delicious, fun variations, too!
• Keto Simple Syrup – You can make this with liquid monk fruit sweetener or allulose.

How do I make this keto drink?

You won’t believe this, but this keto alcoholic drink is ready in only 2 easy steps!

1. Muddle together your raspberries, mint leaves, simple syrup and lime juice in a glass.
2. Add ice and tequila. If you want a lighter drink, add some soda water. Garnish with raspberry or lime and serve!

Keto Simple Syrup

I am obsessed with this Keto Simple Syrup! I’ve used it in so many of my keto cocktails. It’s sugar free, zero calorie and zero carbs! All it is is a blend of Liquid Monkfruit Sweetener and water! This homemade simple syrup will last for 2 months in the fridge, so go ahead and whip up a batch so you can be prepared for your next keto happy hour!

Here’s how you make sugar free simple syrup- stir one tablespoon of the liquid monk fruit into one cup of water. That’s it! The simple syrup can be used immediately and can be stored in the fridge or on your counter. Alternatively, you can also make a simple syrup by dissolving 1 1/4 cup of allulose into 1 cup water! This results in a thicker syrup and has less of an aftertaste than monk fruit. It’s a great option as well!

How can I use this homemade simple syrup?

I could gush on and on about all the delicious ways you can make use of this Keto Simple Syrup! You can use it in any drink that calls for simple syrup. I love it in this Sugar Free Lemonade, my favorite classic Keto Margarita or a super fun Pickleback Cocktail!

Tips for the best keto tequila drink

• Customize it! I love raspberries, but I also think that peaches would be fantastic in this cocktail. Adding peaches will change the carb count, so keep that in mind.
• If you don’t like the raspberry pieces floating in your drink, simply make this drink in a shaker, then strain the drink when you pour it into your glass.
• Only skip the mint if you really have to! The flavor from the fresh mint leaves add a great depth of flavor that really brings all the elements of this drink together.
• Liquor tends to come in large bottles, and if you’re making a pitcher of this delicious keto cocktail, it can be confusing to make the right measurements. Check out this handy guide for How Many Cups in a Quart to take the guesswork out!

Is tequila keto?

Yes, tequila is keto! Tequila is naturally completely free of any carbs. When mixing tequila with low-carb ingredients (and the 0-net carb simple syrup), it’s easy to make your favorite cocktails into keto friendly drinks!

What should I serve with this keto drink?

Personally, I think this drink would go really well with Greek or Mediterranean flavors. Serve this keto drink alongside this Greek Cucumber Salad or with a Healthy Greek Bowl. For your main course, try Grilled Salmon Kabobs or Shrimp Skewers with a side of Keto Tzatziki!

For a fun spring brunch, serve with Blackberry Brie Bites and Key Lime Pie Stuffed Strawberries! If serving as an after-dinner drink with dessert, consider adding these Salted Dark Chocolate Cheesecakes. The dark chocolate elements work well with the tangy lime, fresh mint, and sweet raspberry!

More keto cocktails

• Rosemary Gin Fizz
• Keto Lemon Drop
• Basil Whiskey Sour
• Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail

Yield: 1 drink

Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash

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This Keto Raspberry Tequila Smash is the perfect keto drink! Mint, tequila and a sugar free simple syrup are combined in this delicious skinny cocktail, all for under 3 net carbs!

Ingredients

• 8-10 mint leaves (optional but adds a great depth of flavor)
• 4 raspberries
• 1 ounce keto simple syrup
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1-2 ounces soda water (optional)

Instructions

1. In a glass, muddle raspberries and mint leaves with the simple syrup and lime juice.
2. Add ice to the glass, then pour in the tequila. If you prefer a lighter drink, fill the rest with soda water. Top with a raspberry or lime garnish and serve immediately!

Notes

Find the recipe for Keto Simple Syrup here.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0.mgSodium: 1.3mgCarbohydrates: 3.5gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 0.2g

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Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade

This Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade has got to be one of my all time favorite keto cocktails! This drink is a combination of fresh lime juice, a delicious sugar free strawberry rose syrup, sweet strawberries, vodka and soda water! I love this keto cocktail because it’s perfect for almost any occasion- a bridal shower, brunch, picnic, family get-together–really, anything!

This sugar free limeade has a delicate floral aroma that is complimented by the strawberries. Add in the vodka and soda water and this tastes just like a limeade from your favorite restaurant, but without the carbs! You can enjoy this low carb alcoholic drink for only 3.2 net carbs! And if you aren’t a fan of vodka, omit it and add more soda water instead! This drink is incredibly delicious with or without alcohol.

Ingredients in Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients in our Vodka Lemonade. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Lime juice – Fresh or bottled is fine. If you prefer lemonade over limeade, swap for lemon juice.
• Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Syrup – You can find this on Amazon, but I’ve also had good luck finding them at T.J. Maxx!
• Strawberries – If you wanted to reduce the carbs further, these can be left out.
• Vodka – Your favorite brand will be fine; no need to get fancy unless you want to!
• Soda water – If you have a Soda Stream and want to make your soda water strawberry or lime flavored, you could get a bolder flavor!

How do I make this Strawberry Limeade?

This rose vodka drink is ready in only 3 easy steps!

1. Muddle the strawberries, lime juice and syrup in the bottom of your glass.
2. Add ice and top with vodka and soda water.
3. Stir and top with a fun strawberry or lime garnish!

What does ‘muddle’ mean?

• If you want to make this a vodka lemonade, swap out the lime juice for lemon juice!
• You can switch out the rose syrup for this Blueberry Lavender flavor, then muddle blueberries for a fun blue/purple drink!
• If you don’t like vodka or want to make this a mocktail, leave out the vodka. This cocktail is still incredibly delicious without the alcohol. Just replace the amount with soda water.
• To cut more carbs from this drink, don’t add the strawberries. The syrup has a lovely strawberry flavor on its own… It’s not as bold this way, but it’s still tasty.
• Some people don’t like the strawberry pieces in their drink. Instead, make the drink in a shaker instead of your cup, then strain before pouring into your glass.

How many carbs in vodka?

Vodka is naturally carb free, so there are zero carbs in vodka. That’s why we use the Sugar Free Syrup in these keto cocktails so you can still enjoy a tasty drink while remaining low carb!

What should I serve with this Strawberry Rose Limeade?

This drink, to me, just says brunch! Try these Keto Ham and Cheese Quiche, Easy Frittata or this Asparagus and Cheddar Quiche for your main course! For dessert, give Keto Fruit Pizza, Keto Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies or Keto Chocolate Chip Muffins for dessert!

More keto cocktails

• Keto Mojito
• Keto Paloma
• Pickleback
• Keto Margarita

Yield: 1 drink

Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade

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This delicious Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Limeade is easy to make and can be enjoyed with or without alcohol! Perfect for brunch, picnics, and cookouts!

Ingredients

• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce Sugar Free Strawberry Rose Syrup (link in notes)
• 2 strawberries
• 2 ounces vodka (optional -- It's also delicious to leave it out and fill with soda water)
• 3-6 ounces of soda water

Instructions

1. Muddle strawberries with lime juice and syrup at the bottom of a glass.
2. Fill glass with ice, then top with vodka (if using) and soda water.
3. Stir and top with a strawberry or lime garnish!

If you don't like chunks of strawberries, feel free to strain the strawberry mixture after muddling, discarding of the actual strawberry pieces.

Notes

Nutrition value below includes drink with the optional vodka. Here is the nutritional value for the limeade WITHOUT alcohol: Calories: 14 grams Total Fat: 0.1 grams Sodium: 7.9 milligrams Carbohydrates: 3.8 grams Fiber: 0.6 grams Sugar: 1.9 grams Protein: 0.3 grams Net Carbs: 3.2 grams

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8.5mgCarbohydrates: 3.8gNet Carbohydrates: 3.2gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 1.9gProtein: 0.3g

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Vanilla Cream Soda

This creamy, sweet, delicious Vanilla Cream Soda is the perfect sugar-free drink to brighten up someone’s day! Perfect for birthday parties and showers, this simple drink will give you the classic old-fashioned soda shop flavor without packing on the sugar.

Did you know that cream soda is actually incredibly easy to make at home?! I had no idea… I imagined that me going sugar-free was the end of me enjoying the melted-milkshake flavor of cream soda. Thankfully, sugar-free syrup, soda water, and a little cream makes it possible to enjoy without an ounce of guilt! This is cheaper and more delicious than the store bought, too.

This beverage also has a lot of beautiful possibilities if you’re trying to work with a party theme! A tiny amount of food coloring added to your syrup will help make gorgeous hues without changing the flavor. Or you can offer a rainbow of possibilities by adding a menu of flavors like raspberry, blackberry, apple, and more! As long as you can find a sugar-free syrup in your preferred flavor (or an extract you can add to a homemade sugar-free syrup), you can easily create the drink of your dreams!

If you’d like, you can easily make this an alcoholic beverage as well. A shot of vodka works perfectly, and a shot of whiskey with a bit of caramel syrup instead of vanilla is absolutely amazing! The opportunities are endless here.

Sugar Free Cream Soda Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. For specific measurements, keep scrolling to the printable recipe card.

• Sparkling Water
• Sugar Free Syrup (I chose vanilla for the classic cream soda flavor, but you could choose your favorite!)
• Heavy cream or half and half
• Ice

How to make Vanilla Cream Soda without sugar

Cream soda is incredibly easy! You need some sparkling water (I use my Soda Stream), a sweet sugar-free syrup, and heavy cream or half and half. Fill a tall glass with ice, pour all the ingredients in, and mix until the glass is frosty and the cream is well-mixed.

You can try this with homemade or store bought sugar-free syrups, too! This makes cream soda a convenient, easy, and fun drink for a delicious treat!

Sugar Free Syrup

Sugar-Free syrups are extremely popular! They can be used to add to cocktails, coffees, and now soda to create flavorful drinks. My two favorite brands are Torani and Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. However, these store-bought syrups do have sucralose, and some people have reported that this has kicked them out of ketosis.

Luckily, you can get around this by making your own! You can make your own flavored simple syrup (using liquid monk fruit sweetener or allulose), then include that in your cream soda. It might take a little trial and error, but this is the perfect way to add some fun variety to your keto or sugar free lifestyle!

Tips for the BEST Sugar Free Cream Soda

• Don’t be afraid to test the measurements for yourself! You may prefer more or less syrup, more or less cream.
• Try different flavors! Torani and Jordan’s Skinny Syrups are two popular brands that carry sugar-free syrups. They come with fruity flavors, unique colorful flavors, fun fancy combinations, and delicious coffee-flavored syrups that are great for kids who want to copy adult coffee drinks without the caffeine!
• Make fresh — Do not make ahead of time. The fizz of the sparkling water, the thick heavy cream, and the sweet syrup are all at their best right when you pour and mix them with ice!
• Try with half and half instead of heavy cream. If you need a lighter beverage but still want the creamy texture, swap out the heavy cream with half and half! If you just want an Italian soda, skip the dairy completely.

What to serve with a Keto Vanilla Cream Soda

To me, cream sodas are perfect for kids’ parties and diner foods! Cream soda is so easy to customize for everyone’s preferences… You can mix and match flavors, then enjoy with or without the cream. Here are some of my favorite dishes for this drink:

• Serve kid-friendly favorites like Keto Chicken Nuggets, Pepperoni Pizza Bites, or Pizza Chaffles. Add fun side dishes like Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots or Crispy Zucchini Chips to round out the meal without a ton of carbs.
• Serve with diner favorites like Keto Bacon Cheeseburgers, a Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle Sandwich, or even Steak and Eggs. Juicy diner food with a sweet homemade soda feels indulgent even without gluten or sugar! Adding some Crispy Keto Fries can’t hurt, either!
• Enjoy with a sweet snack… Think about these Air Fryer Brownies, Keto Whoopie Pies, or this No Bake Peanut Butter Pie.

More Keto Drinks

• Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte – 2.7 net carbs
• Keto Margarita – 1.4 net carbs
• Sugar Free Lemonade – 2.0 net carbs
• Keto Caramel Frappuccino – 1.8 net carbs
• Keto Hot Cocoa with Espresso Whipped Cream – 3.8 net carbs

Yield: 1 drink

Vanilla Cream Soda (sugar free)

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This Vanilla Cream Soda is sugar-free, low calorie, and the perfect sweet treat or party drink! Just 3 ingredients necessary for this delicious keto drink!

Prep Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 6 ounces sparkling water
• 1 ounce vanilla sugar-free syrup
• 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• ice

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the syrup, soda, and finally the heavy cream. Stir and serve immediately.

Notes

Vanilla Syrup I used: https://amzn.to/3zRjQVk

How to make your own vanilla syrup: bring 1 cup of water, 1.25 cups of allulose (or 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit), and 1 vanilla bean to a boil. Lower heat and allow to simmer 15 minutes. Store in a jar (with or without the vanilla bean) up to 1 month in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 25Total Fat: 2.7gCholesterol: 8.4mgSodium: 28.8mgCarbohydrates: 0.2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0.2gProtein: 0.2g

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