Chicken Thighs on the Grill

These easy grilled chicken thighs will be your new favorite dinner! The marinade (made up of simple seasonings, lime juice, sugar-free maple, and olive oil) is inexpensive and comes together quickly. Allow it to marinate while you’re at work or sleeping for super flavorful chicken that stays tender and juicy! Stock up on chicken thighs when they’re on sale, then freeze several batches in the marinade for simple dinners that everyone will love.

This chicken comes out so perfectly tender and juicy. It’s perfect for topping salads and pasta or stuffing in quesadillas and tacos. The marinade is well-balanced and can work with tons of different cuisines and taste preferences. This is a convenient recipe you’ll want to bookmark for meal prep days and busy weeks!

Why you’ll LOVE this recipe:

• EASY – This is a great recipe for beginners because the marinade is easy and chicken thighs are so forgiving on the grill. Even if you’re new to the grill, you’ll still have bragging-worthy, juicy chicken to show off. There’s no butterflying, tenderizing, or other prep work needed.
• HEALTHY – While chicken thighs do have a high amount of fat, fat is a great source of energy! This recipe is low-carb and keto-friendly with a sugar-free sweetener. If you use maple syrup or honey instead, it’s paleo approved. It’s naturally gluten-free and easy to pair with tons of healthy sides.
• MEAL PREP FRIENDLY – You can prep dinner the night before with this marinade, or you could even allow the chicken to freeze in the marinade for long-term meal planning. It’s a great freezer option for new parents, grieving friends, or overwhelmed family members. Once cooked, the chicken can be frozen to reduce waste, too!

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Thighs

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

• Chicken thighs – boneless & skinless. These stay juicy and are more difficult to overcook than chicken breasts. You can easily use this same method with other cuts of meat (including bone-in cuts) although the cooking time may need to be adjusted.
• Marinade made with chopped cilantro, avocado oil, sugar free maple syrup, lime juice and zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper – This can be mixed up to 1 week ahead of time, then it can be left on the chicken up to 24 hours. You can freeze chicken in this marinade up to 3 months without sacrificing taste or texture. Honey can be used instead of sugar free maple syrup if you’re not keto.

You won’t need any special tools, just a bowl or bag for marinating, a grill for cooking, and a pair of tongs for flipping and grabbing the chicken. I cooked this on my Traeger at 450 degrees.

How to Grill Chicken Thighs

This is an easy recipe, perfect for a meal prep day or stocking the freezer! Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the juiciest grilled chicken you’ve ever had.

Marinade chicken

In a shallow bowl or Ziplock bag, mix together your oil, sweetener, lime juice, zest, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Once well mixed, add chicken and allow to marinate for at least 8 hours in the fridge. If you’re meal prepping, you can go ahead and put it in the freezer, then you’re defrosting time will be your marinating time.

Grill chicken thighs

Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the bag, allowing the excess marinade to drip off. Place it on the grill and cook for 10 minutes, then flip and grill another 5 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked through (to 165 degrees F as measured by a meat thermometer), remove from the grill.

Rest

Allow the chicken to rest on a plate or cutting board for a minimum of 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This is key to super juicy chicken! If you slice it before it’s rested, all that juice will pour right out onto the plate instead of distributing evenly throughout the whole piece of chicken. Your patience will pay off, promise!

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken

We love serving grilled chicken with easy no-cook recipes like Caprese Salad or Cucumber Salad! Of course, it always works great with classic sides like Mashed Potatoes or Roasted Cauliflower, too. For healthy recipes that won’t heat up the kitchen, consider Air Fryer Zucchini Fries or Sweet Potatoes. Follow it all up with Ginger Grilled Oranges and a Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail for the perfect summer meal.

More good grilled side dishes:

• Grilled Zucchini Salad
• Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
• Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
• Bacon Wrapped Cabbage
• Smoked Queso Dip

How long does grilled chicken last in the fridge or freezer?

Cooked chicken should last 3-4 days in the fridge. To keep it from spoiling quickly, remember to never leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours, store it in the coldest part of your fridge, and keep it in an airtight container. Cooked chicken is best if eaten within 3 months of freezing–The quicker you eat it, the better the flavor and texture will be.

Click here for tips for freezing chicken the right way or here for tips for defrosting chicken quickly.

How to reheat chicken without drying it out

Thighs are the juiciest cut of chicken, so we love being able to reheat them without drying them out. Here are some tips for not drying out the chicken as it warms up:

• Oven – Place chicken in a baking dish and add about 1 teaspoon of water per thigh. Cover with foil or a tight lid, then reheat at 350 degrees. Time needed will depend on the number of thighs you’re reheating at once. If you don’t have a baking dish, you could simply wrap your chicken thighs in foil and reheat that way as well.
• Stove – Add just enough water to a skillet that it barely covers the bottom. Add in chicken thighs (preferably sliced into 1-inch-thick slices to speed up the process). Simmer on low, gently and occasionally stirring/flipping to evenly reheat all pieces.
• Microwave – Only blast at 50% power in 45- or 60-second increments. Using full power will likely overcook some spots while leaving other spots cold. Flip chicken and rotate it 90 degrees between blasts for even reheating. Adding a teaspoon of water per thigh to the plate will help further ensure the chicken is moist.
• Air Fryer – If you crispy edges, this is the best reheating method for you! Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F for 3 minutes, then add chicken thighs. Make sure they are not touching, then spray with oil. Allow to reheat about 2 minutes, then squeeze with lime juice and check temperature. Continue cooking until warmed through.

If you love this grilled chicken, you’ll love these easy recipes:

• Teriyaki Chicken Thighs – A little sticky with a whole lot of flavor! These juicy bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are so easy to make in the Instant Pot and work perfectly after a busy day.
• Instant Pot Chicken Breasts – These are the juiciest chicken breasts we’ve ever had! The Instant Pot quickly gets them perfectly tender, and the simple sauce pairs well with everything.
• Crack Chicken Foil Pack – Great with breasts, thighs, or tenderloins. This is a great meal with very little cleanup, perfect for summer! Easy to make ahead of time, too.
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Chaffle Sandwich – The BEST grilled chicken sandwich! Keto chaffles keep this low carb, but you could easily replace it with your favorite bun or sandwich bread.
• Honey Mustard Chicken Sheet Pan – Another great, easy recipe for boneless, skinless chicken thighs! This takes almost no effort at all and is great on a busy weeknight.

FAQs for Grilled Chicken Thighs

Yield: 4 servings

Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

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These Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs are the perfect EASY keto dinner! This recipe is healthy, absolutely delicious, and great for meal prep.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Marinating Time 8 hours

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp sugar free maple syrup (or honey if not keto)
• 2 limes, juiced and zested
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Mix together the cilantro, oil, sweetener, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl or Ziplock bag. Add the chicken and marinade for at least 8 hours.
2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, then flip and grill another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees.
3. Remove the chicken from the grill and allow to rest for about 5 minutes. Serve! 

Notes

• This chicken makes for really good tacos, wraps, burritos, and salads! It’s also great on its own!
• You can just plop the chicken in the marinade and freeze it in a zip-lock bag for up to 3 months for a nice freezer meal, too!
• This can also be done with chicken breasts! 
• I cooked this chicken at 450 degrees on my Traeger grill.
• Nutrition values calculated using Lakanto Sugar-Free Maple Syrup

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 122Total Fat: 7.6gCholesterol: 52.5mgSodium: 202.4mgCarbohydrates: 2.4gNet Carbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.3gProtein: 11.2g

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Low Carb Strawberry Popsicles

Summer calls for easy, refreshing Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles! These icy, boozy treats require just 5-10 minutes of work and make the perfect party recipe. They’re cute, only require 4 ingredients, and each one is just 5 net carbs.

Sugar-free simple syrup makes these quick and keto-friendly! You can also make these without the tequila for kid-friendly strawberry lime popsicles the whole family will love. The best thing: You can keep a batch in the freezer for months so you’ll have a cold, sweet treat when the warm weather hits.

Ingredients for Margarita Popsicles

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need for this recipe. For exact measurements, keep scrolling down to the printable recipe card below.

• Strawberries – Cored and halved for easy blending. Taste your batch first–If the strawberries are already on the sweeter side, you may want to start with a bit less simple syrup, especially if you’ve been keto or sugar free for long.
• Tequila – This is what gives that great margarita flavor. If you prefer to make a batch without alcohol, replace with water to keep it low carb or orange juice to add more flavor. Water with sugar-free orange flavoring would work great as well.
• Lime juice + limes – Unsweetened bottled juice is fine, but you want two limes for the cute garnish slices that get skewered onto the stick.
• Sugar Free Simple Syrup – There are store-bought versions you can find (either with the mixers or sometimes in the coffee aisle), but we prefer making our own Keto Simple Syrup with liquid monk fruit. This is the least expensive and easiest option we’ve found (plus there’s no sugar alcohols in case you’re sensitive to those).

How to Make Sugar-Free Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

These easy keto-friendly popsicles are simple and quick to make! You’ll need a blender, 6 popsicle sticks, 6 5-ounce cups, and a freezer. Here’s a step-by-step guide for making this strawberry margarita recipe.

Blend margarita

Place all of your ingredients in the blender and give it a whirl! You just want to make sure there are no big chunks of strawberry; the smoother the margarita, the easier the popsicles are to eat.

Pour margaritas

Line up 6 5-ounce cups and pour about 4 ounces of margarita into each one. Get these as even as you can so that they will all be frozen at the same time when you’re ready to serve.

Assemble lime popsicle sticks

Cut and discard the ends of the limes. Cut each lime into three slices (about 1/4″ thick, depends on the size of your limes). Place a slice on the cutting board, then stab the popsicle stick through the center. Push it in 1 1/2-2″, then put in one of the margarita cups. The lime should sit right on top of the margarita. Continue until all cups have lime-skewered popsicle sticks.

Freeze

Transfer cups to the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. Once frozen solid, you can serve immediately! If the popsicle doesn’t pull out immediately, gently rub the outsides of the cup with your hands to warm it slightly, then lightly tug the popsicle again.

Store

These popsicles will last 3-6 months, but they have the best flavor and texture the sooner you eat them. If you plan to keep them longer than 2 weeks, place them in a freezer bag to protect them from other freezer smells in the freezer.

Tips and tricks for the BEST popsicles with alcohol

• Get the right ratio – You want to have 4 or 5 times as much non-alcoholic liquid as you have alcoholic liquid so that the popsicle will freeze. For this recipe, there 2-2.5 cups of pureed strawberries, lime juice, and simple syrup to just over 1/2 cup of tequila.
• Test before freezing – Strawberries can range from super sweet to a bit tart, so you want to taste test the margarita before pouring and freezing. Add more lime juice if it’s too sweet, more simple syrup if it’s too tart.
• Salt just before serving – Salt is tricky because it will cause the popsicle to melt much faster. If you want to salt them, I recommend placing one side of the popsicle (out of the cup) in a plate of salt and then serving immediately. We enjoyed these without salt, so feel free to skip this if you’re worried about melty messes.
• Change it up – This is a great base recipe that can be tweaked for tasty popsicles no matter your season or vibe! Swap out the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries, maybe use vodka or rum instead of tequila, or use lemon juice instead of lime juice. Infuse your simple syrup (this post has great tips for spicy, fruity, or herby syrups). If you’re watching the carbs, be careful when switching fruits as most have more sugar than strawberries.

If you love this low carb alcoholic popsicle, you’ll love these keto cocktails!

• Keto Mango Margarita – This blended marg is topped with soda water for a refreshing fizzy finish! This is an easy one to make for a big crowd, perfect for parties by the pool.
• Spicy Watermelon Margarita – Keto simple syrup is infused with fresh jalapenos, making a great balanced cocktail! If you love spicy-sweet, this is the drink for you.
• Raspberry Tequila Smash – This is such a lovely drink for bridal showers or parties! The fresh mint really is the cherry on top; don’t skip it if possible!
• Strawberry Rose Limeade – This one is so easy, especially with the store-bought skinny syrup! This one does have sugar alcohols, however, so keep that in mind if you’re sensitive.
• Blackberry Bourbon Smash – This GORGEOUS cocktail brings the best out of a good bourbon! Tart blackberries and liquid monk fruit make an amazing low-carb syrup that gives this the beautiful color and taste. You’ll want that syrup in all your cocktails after this!
• Keto Lemon Drop – This is a very easy sipping cocktail! It’s a fun one to serve in the form of shots as well.

FAQs about Keto Alcoholic Popsicles

Yield: 6 Popsicles

Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles

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These delicious Low Carb Strawberry Margarita Popsicles will keep you cool all summer long! Just 5 net carbs each for these tasty tequila popsicles.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freezing Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound strawberries, cored
• 4.5 ounces tequila
• 2.25 ounces lime juice
• 2.5-3 ounces keto simple syrup (a little less if your strawberries are very sweet)
• 2 limes (for garnish slices)

Instructions

1. Place strawberries, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a blender, then blend until smooth. Taste and adjust simple syrup, lime juice, or tequila to your preference (however, for freezing be sure to not add more than 5.5 ounces of tequila).
2. Pour about 4 ounces of the margarita mixture into a 5-ounce cup. This should make enough for 6 popsicles.
3. Cut the ends off of each lime, then cut each lime into 3 slices. Place a slice on the cutting board, then poke a popsicle stick through the center. Push it about 1.5-2 inches through, then gently place it in one of the margarita cups, allowing the lime slice to sit on top of the margarita. Continue to put the skewered lime slices in each margarita.
4. Place cups in the freezer and freeze for 4-6 hours. To remove, carefully rub hands on the sides of the cup to warm it slightly, then pull.

Notes

You could use this as a base recipe for any alcoholic popsicles. For every 2-2.5 cups of non-alcoholic pureed ingredients (like fruit, juice, simple syrup, etc.), you can include 4-5.5 ounces of liquor.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 4-ish ounce popsicles
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1.2mgCarbohydrates: 6.7gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 3.9gProtein: 0.6g

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Michelada

If you’re looking for a low-carb drink perfect for brunch, this Michelada is for you! It has only 55 calories and comes in under 5 net carbs, so this isn’t your average diet-buster cocktail. Only 4 ingredients are needed for this drink, so it comes together super easily in no time.

This drink is a type of “red beer,” a cocktail that combines beer with a tomato-based juice. These are popular because they contain a fairly low amount of alcohol but a high amount of vitamins and nutrients. For these same reasons, these Micheladas are seen as a hangover cure and might make you feel better after a long night.

Ingredients for a Michelada

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

• Lime Juice – Unsweetened. Freshly squeezed is always nice, but bottled works fine as well.
• Hot Sauce – Tabasco or Cholula hot sauces complement the tomato juice perfectly, but other types can be used as well.
• Tomato Juice – Unsweetened, low sodium. The higher fiber content in tomato juice makes it a better option than V8 or clamato juice.
• Corona Premier – Any low-carb Mexican beer will work. The Corona Premier has only 2.6 net carbs, so it keeps the drink under 5 net carbs.

How to make a Michelada

This recipe is mixed right in the glass, so you don’t need a shaker or any fancy equipment. Here’s a quick step-by-step guide.

Rim glass

Cut a lime and use it to wet the rim of your pint glass. Press rim into a layer of salt and cracked pepper. Fill glass with ice.

Fill glass

Pour in the lime juice as well as the hot sauce. Add in the tomato juice, then fill glass to the top with beer. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

Serve

Micheladas make the perfect brunch beverage, so start the day with some spicy favorites like a Chorizo Breakfast Scramble or a Breakfast Burrito. For a fun weekend happy hour, try it with some Green Chile Taquitos! To enjoy with a light dinner, serve with some Salmon in Jalapeno Lime Butter or this Green Chili Stuffed Chicken.

If you like this brunch cocktail, you’ll love these keto drinks:

• Pickleback Cocktail – Pickle juice might be a weird ingredient to some, but it is PERFECT in the keto diet and in this drink!
• Keto Moscow Mule – This ginger spiced drink is super refreshing and can go with so many different types of cuisines.
• Spicy Watermelon Keto Margarita – A good sweet-spicy-sour cocktail for just about any occasion! This can be made more or less spicy based on your preferences, too.
• Vanilla Bourbon Iced Latte – Get your coffee buzz and your alcohol buzz at the same time with this tasty, creamy beverage. Perfect for brunches and holiday mornings, too!
• The Best Keto Cocktails

FAQ’s about Micheladas

Yield: 1 drink

Easy Michelada Brunch Cocktail

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This Easy Michelada Brunch Cocktail is the perfect low-carb drink for your next party! Just 5 net carbs in this delicious, low alcohol cocktail similar to a Bloody Mary.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ounce lime juice
• 5-6 dashes hot sauce
• 2.5 ounces tomato juice
• 3+ ounces Corona Premier Beer (or other low-carb Mexican beer)

For the rim

• coarse salt and cracked pepper

Instructions

1. Wet the rim of a pint glass and lightly press it in cracked pepper and coarse salt. Fill with ice.
2. Add lime juice, hot sauce, and tomato juice to the glass. Fill to the top with beer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 10-ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 55Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 106.7mgCarbohydrates: 5.6gNet Carbohydrates: 4.8gFiber: 0.8gSugar: 3gProtein: 1g

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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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