Keto Bourbon Caramel Latte

You will love this Keto Bourbon Caramel Latte-it is the perfect keto coffee cocktail! Your favorite coffee is combined with whiskey, sugar free caramel syrup and heavy cream! This skinny cocktail is super indulgent while still being under 2 net carbs! This drink is made for chilly evenings, curled up in a blanket with a good book. 

This caramel latte is sugar free, so you don’t have to worry about it being a problem with your keto diet. You also only need 4 ingredients to make this easy cocktail recipe, so you can have it ready in no time! This recipe could also easily be doubled for entertaining! The caramel sauce compliments the whiskey so well, and the coffee and cream really bring the drink together. So cozy up and try this skinny cocktail tonight!

Ingredients in this Coffee Whiskey drink

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our sugar free coffee. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Coffee – This is best with fresh, warm coffee.
• Bourbon Whiskey – It doesn’t have to be the expensive stuff for this to turn out tasty!
• Sugar free caramel syrup – I’ve seen this at Kroger, Walmart, TJMaxx, Target, and more. They’ve got a classic and a salted version; I imagine both would be great, but I used the classic.
• Steamed heavy cream – You can also use half-and-half, but I have only done the carb calculations using heavy cream

I also garnished the mug with a Keto Caramel Sauce — It’s not necessary, but it is SO delicious! It only requires allulose, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla extract. It’s easy to meal prep and have in the fridge for a quick craving.

How do I make this caramel latte?

The most complicated thing about this latte is steaming the heavy cream! Beyond that, the drink itself is so simple — No shaker or fancy things needed. Just pour your coffee, whiskey, syrup, and steamed cream into the cup. Stir and serve!

Because I love a garnished glass, I poured Keto Caramel Sauce (you could use store bought or even a sugar free chocolate sauce) on the inside edge of your glass, tilting it so it drips down to coat the inside of your glass.

Tips for the best caramel coffee

• Add toppings! This Keto Caramel Sauce is one of my absolute favorites and it would be amazing with this recipe.
• Don’t skip the step of adding the sauce to the inside of your cup. Not only does this look impressive, it adds another layer of sweetness to your drink!
• You want your coffee to be warm for this keto drink, so all of the ingredients will blend well together.
• Make this drink to your personal preferences! If you only want a little whiskey, don’t add the full amount. Or if you prefer more sweetness to your drink, add more syrup. If you add more heavy cream, you’ll make this drink even more indulgent. It’s all up to what you want!

Can I make this sugar free coffee with decaf?

Yes, absolutely. If you are sensitive to caffeine or you just prefer decaf, you can easily use decaf in this recipe. This is a great nightcap recipe, so if you’re planning on enjoying this before bed, decaf would be ideal!

More keto coffee drinks

• Keto Caramel Frappuccino
• Low Carb Peppermint Frappuccino
• Keto Cinnamon Frappuccino
• Chai Frappuccino
• Keto Pumpkin Spice Latte

Easy keto cocktails

• Keto Mojito
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash
• Keto Lemon Drop
• Rosemary Gin Fizz

Yield: 2

Keto Bourbon Caramel Latte

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This cozy Keto Bourbon Caramel Latte is perfect for a cold snow day, a camping trip, or a warm nightcap! Under 2 net carbs, this sugar free drink is the perfect balance of bitter and sweet.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces coffee, prepared and warm
• 4 ounces whiskey
• 1-2 ounces sugar free caramel syrup (I used Torani's Sugar Free Classic Caramel)
• 2-4 ounces heavy cream or half and half, steamed
• Optional garnish: keto caramel sauce for the side of the glass

Instructions

1. Optional garnish: Pour caramel sauce or sugar-free chocolate sauce to the edge of the glass, allowing it to drip down and coat the inside of the glass. I let this chill for just a few minutes to settle while I steam the heavy cream.
2. Pour in the hot coffee, whiskey, syrup, and finally the steamed heavy cream. Depending on your taste, you may want more or less cream. Stir and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition value based on using ALL of the heavy cream, resulting in 2 full ounces of cream in each serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 343Total Fat: 21.5gCholesterol: 67.3mgSodium: 20.4mgCarbohydrates: 1.7gNet Carbohydrates: 1.7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1.8gProtein: 1.8g

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Vanilla Bourbon Iced Latte

This keto cocktail has got a serious kick! This Vanilla Bourbon Iced Latte has two shots of espresso, a vanilla sugar free syrup, heavy cream and your favorite whiskey! This sugar free drink is perfect for starting your vacation, enjoying with brunch or over the weekend! You won’t believe this drink is only 3 net carbs!

This recipe requires only 4 ingredients and is super easy to make to your personal preferences. If you prefer more of a vanilla flavor, add more syrup! Or less bourbon, no problem. You can even make this drink with a decaf espresso, so you wind down in the evening with a delicious keto cocktail. The whiskey and the coffee compliment each other extremely well, so you really can’t go wrong with any combinations in this keto coffee drink!

What is a latte?

A latte is a combination of shots of espresso and steamed milk, or in this case, heavy cream. This creates a creamy drink and the coffee flavor is a little less noticeable than a cappuccino. 

Ingredients in this Iced Latte

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Vanilla Iced Latte. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Bourbon whiskey – Choose your favorite variety, preferably something with nice vanilla tones if you like a strong taste.
• Espresso – Made ahead of time and chilled. 
• Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup – This can often be found near the coffee aisle. Another brand or a homemade vanilla double simple syrup would work as well.
• Heavy cream – You can also use half-and-half to save some calories and fat, but I have only done the nutrition calculations with heavy cream

How do I make this vanilla latte?

All you need to make this keto cocktail is a glass! Add ice to a tall glass and pour over the espresso, whiskey, syrup and cream. Stir and enjoy!

You could easily add some sugar-free whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce for a super special drink.

Can I make this keto drink with decaf espresso?

Of course! If you are not a fan of caffeine or you want to enjoy this cocktail later in the evening, you can easily swap out the regular espresso for decaf.

Preferences for this keto coffee

This cocktail packs quite a punch, so don’t be shy about adjusting the ingredients to fit your preferences! If the bourbon is too strong for you, of course you can adjust the cocktail to include less.

You can also increase or decrease the amount of syrup, espresso or heavy cream you use in this vanilla latte. If you prefer coffee to espresso, feel free to make that substitution as well, but keep in mind that the flavor of the bourbon will be more pronounced. Make this drink completely yours so you can make it in the future to your exact preferences!

Sugar Free Syrups

There are so many fantastic types of sugar free syrups on the market now! This is the type I used in this cocktail, but if you have another one you like, go with that! There are so many flavors of these keto syrups. Caramel, mocha, peanut butter cup, mint chocolate chip– really any flavor you can think of!

Easy keto cocktails

• Pickleback (keto + low carb)
• Keto Mango Margarita
• Basil Whiskey Sour
• Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail

More keto coffee drinks

• Salted Caramel Mocha Frappuccino
• Iced Mocha
• Keto Mocha Frappuccino
• The BEST Keto Coffee Drinks

Yield: 2 drinks

Vanilla Bourbon Iced Latte (sugar free + keto)

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This creamy Vanilla Bourbon Iced Latte is the perfect brunch or vacation kick-starter! With two shots of espresso and a generous dose of bourbon, this keto cocktail is sure to get you going!

Ingredients

• 4 ounces bourbon whiskey
• 5-6 ounces espresso, chilled
• 1-2 tablespoons Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (I used Torani's French Vanilla sugar free)
• 2 ounces heavy cream or half and half

Instructions

1. Fill a tall glass with ice, then pour over the chilled espresso, whiskey, syrup, and cream. Stir and serve immediately!

Notes

Adjust espresso and vanilla syrup to fit your own preferences! Nutritional value below is calculated using heavy cream, 1 tablespoon of syrup, and 6 ounces of espresso.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1/2 of recipe
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 21.7gCholesterol: 67.3mgSodium: 29.8mgCarbohydrates: 3.2gNet Carbohydrates: 3.2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1.8gProtein: 1.8g

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Pickleback Cocktail

This Pickleback is a unique drink with a super interesting flavor! If you love whiskey and pickles, you will absolutely love this surprising cocktail. It’s going to be everyone’s favorite new tailgate drink this season!

Smoky bourbon, vinegary pickle juice, and tangy lime juice are all evened out with a homemade sugar-free simple syrup. It’s a well-balanced cocktail that is great to serve with a lot of bar food, grilled dishes, and meaty meals. It’s a great option for those who normally don’t like overly sweet or fruity drinks!

While I used dill pickle juice, you could easily use the juice from bread and butter pickles, spicy pickles, or whatever type you prefer. When you finish a jar of pickles, it’s easy to freeze the juice in ice cube trays, then you can thaw just enough for cocktails whenever you’d like! 

Because this isn’t a frozen drink and doesn’t include soda water, you can mix it up ahead of time, then serve on the rocks whenever you’re ready. Make a big jug of it and take for parties, camping, potlucks, tailgating, and more!

Keto Pickleback Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for the exact measurements!

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 1/2 ounces pickle juice
• 3/4 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce sugar free simple syrup (SO easy to make homemade with either allulose or liquid monk fruit sweetener)

How to make a Pickleback sugar free

This drink is very straightforward! Simply put the whiskey, pickle juice, lime juice, and sugar free simple syrup into a shaker with ice. Shake for about 30 seconds before straining over ice with a pickle garnish. 

Pickleback Cocktail Glassware

This drink is most often served in an old fashioned glass on the rocks. 

How to make sugar free simple syrup

Keto Simple Syrup is incredibly easy to make! I’ve had success using two different ways — One using liquid monk fruit sweetener and one using allulose sweetener! I did not have success making simple syrup by dissolving any erythritol-based products (like Swerve or monk fruit sweeteners that contain erythritol). The erythritol will begin to crystalize as it cools down, so it’s not great for mixed drinks.

Simple Syrup with Allulose:

Bring 1 1/4 cup of allulose and 1 cup of water to a boil and stir until allulose has dissolved. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to a month. This syrup has very little aftertaste and is thicker like normal simple syrup.

Simple Syrup with Liquid Monk Fruit:

Pour about 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener into 1 cup of water. Adjust a few drops at a time until you’ve reached your taste preference. This syrup is fairly inexpensive to make, you don’t have to bother heating up and cooling down the syrup before using it, and it makes the sweetness of your drinks to be easily adjustable.

How many carbs in whiskey?

There are zero carbs in bourbon. The danger of a whiskey cocktail usually resides in the mixers often tossed in the glass with it. However, if you can make sure to use sugar free simple syrup and choose low-carb additions, you can enjoy several bourbon cocktails without consuming too many carbs. This Keto Mint Julep has 0 net carbs (and only 0.1 total carbs)!

Why drink pickle juice on keto?

Often, people on the keto diet will recommend drinking pickle juice and eating pickles. It’s a great source of potassium and sodium, and those electrolytes are important to healthy body functions. The vinegar in pickle juice can also help curb sugar spikes, helping you stay in ketosis. The fermentation from the pickling process helps introduce more healthy bacteria into the gut, helping ease digestive issues, too!

Obviously, this keto cocktail is for fun, not for health. But it is nice to get in a little healthy boost whenever you can!

What to serve with a Pickleback drink

This is the ideal drink for juicy cookout food! For the ultimate keto tailgate, enjoy the briny drink with a Keto Bacon Cheeseburger, this Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle Sandwich, or these Keto Steak Wraps. Add some Smoked Queso and some Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, and you’re good to go! It’d be great with some brats or this Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner, too.

To host your own keto happy hour, enjoy bar food favorites like Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, Ranch Zucchini Chips, and Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Tots for the BEST low-carb snacks!

Can I make this drink ahead of time?

You could mix your bourbon, juices, and simple syrup ahead of time, just store them in the fridge without ice. Within a day or two, serve on the rocks!

More Keto Cocktails

• Blackberry Bourbon Smash – 2.5 net carbs
• Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail – 6.1 net carbs
• Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita – 3.4 net carbs
• Basil Whiskey Sour – 1.3 net carbs

Yield: 1 drink

Pickleback (the BEST Keto Cocktail)

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Meet the Pickleback -- A delicious keto cocktail featuring bourbon and pickle juice, perfect for tailgating season! Just 4 ingredients needed for this sugar free drink under 3 net carbs!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 1/2 ounces pickle juice
• 3/4 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 ounce keto simple syrup*
• Optional: pickle garnish

Instructions

1. Fill an old fashioned glass with ice. If you prefer, salt half of the rim using a lime wedge and bbq seasoning.
2. In a shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake about 30 seconds, then strain and pour into the glass. Serve with a pickle garnish.

Notes

*To make keto simple syrup: Combine 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit and stir. Alternatively, you could mix 1 cup hot water with 1 1/4 cup allulose sweetener and stir until dissolved. Cool and store in an airtight container up to a month.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 153Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 329.4mgCarbohydrates: 2.9gNet Carbohydrates: 2.8gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gProtein: 0.1g

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Keto Basil Whiskey Sour

This keto cocktail was made for front porch sitting! The sour lemon juice and homemade sugar-free simple syrup mix with earthy basil leaves for the PERFECT keto whiskey drink! You’ll love a Basil Whiskey Sour as a brunch cocktail or nightcap.

If you don’t have time to make your own simple syrup, don’t worry–This drink can easily be made with a quick muddle of basil leaves, liquid monk fruit, and water! It can be made with little to no preparation, so it’s the ideal sugar-free drink for unexpected guests! Add a quick charcuterie board for a super easy little get-together.

Keto Whiskey Sour Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. Keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card for exact measurements!

• Bourbon whiskey
• Lemon juice
• Basil leaves
• Liquid monk fruit sweetener
• Water
• Ice 

Basil Sugar Free Simple Syrup

To start, make a sugar-free simple syrup infused with basil leaves! In a small pot, combine water, basil leaves, and liquid monk fruit sweetener. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, allow to cool for 20 minutes, strain, and pour into an airtight container.

This syrup will keep in the fridge for several weeks and is great in many cocktails! Use it in a gin fizz or a lemon drop for a tasty drink straight for the garden. If using a different brand of liquid monk fruit sweetener, you may want to start with half the amount and add to taste. You can add more sweetener before or after simmering, so it’s easy to adjust for your preferences!

Time Saver Tip:

Don’t have time to make the syrup? You can still make this drink! In your cocktail shaker, muddle 5-6 basil leaves with 1.5 tablespoons water and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid monk fruit sweetener. Add ice, bourbon, and lemon juice, then shake and serve. I don’t feel like the basil flavor is quite as strong, but this method will work in a pinch.

How to make a sugar free whiskey sour

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, pour over your whiskey, homemade basil simple syrup, and lemon juice. Shake at least 30 seconds, then pour into a double old fashioned glass full of ice (optional). Garnish with a lemon slice and basil leaves.

Note: Some people don’t serve whiskey sours with ice because it waters down the drink. I prefer it with ice, but you can easily serve this in a smaller glass without ice if that’s your style.

What to serve with a Keto Whiskey Sour

This Keto Whiskey Sour has a great balance of sweet, tart, and earthy elements. This balanced drink would go great with dishes like One Pan Tuscan Chicken, Italian Chopped Salad, or Instant Pot Carnitas. Seafood dishes like Bacon Wrapped Scallops or Shrimp Alfredo would also pair well with this cocktail! For appetizers, consider serving with Air Fryer Steak Tips and Air Fryer Cauliflower.

Keto Cocktails

• Keto Mint Julep – 0 net carbs (yes, really!)
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash – 2.5 net carbs
• Keto Mojito – 1.3 net carbs
• Keto Margarita – 1.4 net carbs

Yield: 1 10-ounce cocktail

Basil Whiskey Sour (Sugar Free + Keto)

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This Basil Whiskey Sour is sugar free and perfect for a keto cocktail! A classic bourbon drink with an herby twist makes for your new favorite summer drink... All for under 2 net carbs each!

Ingredients

Basil Simple Syrup

• 1/2 cup basil
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon liquid monk fruit sweetener

Basil Whiskey Sour

• 2 ounces bourbon
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce sugar free basil simple syrup
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a small pot, add your water, basil, and monk fruit. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Pour through a fine mesh strainer and store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add your bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake at least 30 seconds or until cocktail shaker is extremely cold.
3. Pour over ice in a double old fashioned glass. Garnish with a lemon slice and sprig of basil.

Notes

Quick, no-prep simple syrup alternative: In your cocktail shaker, muddle 5-6 basil leaves with 1.5 tablespoons water and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid monk fruit sweetener. Add ice, bourbon, and lemon juice, then shake and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 10-ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 144Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6.8mgCarbohydrates: 1.5gNet Carbohydrates: 1.3gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 0.1g

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