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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Keto Mint Julep

This Keto Mint Julep is the PERFECT keto cocktail! This classic drink is a delicious blend of bourbon, refreshing mint and a superb simple syrup. Serve over crushed ice for the best summer cocktail or nightcap with zero guilt!

Made with a keto simple syrup, this drink comes out to ZERO net carbs!I used Liquid Monkfruit to replace the sugar, so you lose the carbs but none of the flavor. Try my Keto Margarita or Keto Lemon Drop for more great ideas on how to use this low carb simple syrup!

Enjoy a Keto Mint Julep on the porch, during brunches, barbecues, parties, weddings, or the event it’s most famous for- the Kentucky Derby! This Southern cocktail staple is known for being a huge hit at the races- with over 100,000 sold at the event itself!

Make a batch for your Derby party and be ready for everyone to be shocked when you tell them the cocktail has no net carbs! Trust me, this sugar free drink will quickly become one of your favorites!

What is in a Mint Julep?

A Mint Julep is a blend of bourbon (which is a type of whisky), mint leaves, water, simple syrup and crushed ice. This Southern cocktail is incredibly delicious, as well as being very refreshing!

How to make a Mint Julep

First, you’ll need to prepare your keto simple syrup. Take your Liquid Monkfruit and mix with water. Monkfruit is very sweet, much sweetener than sugar, so you need a very small amount. One tablespoon per one cup of water is all that’s needed. If you prefer things to be a little less sweet, or if you’re using a different brand, I recommend starting at 1/2 a tablespoon per one cup of water and adjusting as needed. 

In a cocktail glass, add your mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle, or lightly mash the leaves, for about 30 seconds. Add your crushed ice to your glass, add your bourbon and a splash of water. Stir and serve!

What should I serve with a Mint Julep?

Southern food is famous for its flavor for a reason! Serve up some classic Southern dishes with a keto twist, like these Keto Shrimp and Grits, Sausage and Spinach Quiche or this Keto Fried Chicken. For dessert, serve Keto Brownie Pie, Lemon Cookies or Cheesecake Strawberries!

Do you have to serve this in Mint Julep cups?

Nope! This keto cocktail works well in Old Fashioned Glasses or Highball Cups. Classic Mint Julep Cups are usually silver- they get very cold and chill quickly, but if you don’t have any, it’s not a problem.

Tips for the best Mint Julep recipe

• Because there are so few ingredients, the splash of water is important to mellow out the bourbon. You can use sparkling water if you want to add some fizz.
• Crushed ice is ideal for the Mint Julep because it’s not shaken. The crushed ice melts quickly, chilling the glass and softening the alcohol taste.
• If you don’t want to make the simple syrup, you can instead add about 1/3 teaspoon of the liquid monkfruit and about 2 tablespoons of water to the mint, then muddle.
• If you don’t like sweet drinks, start with just 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Increase sweetener to your preference.

More keto cocktails

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

Yield: 1 12-ounce drink

Keto Mint Julep

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This Keto Mint Julep uses a sugar-free simple syrup, fresh mint, and a classic Kentucky bourbon for a refreshing cocktail... ZERO net carbs!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bourbon
• about 1 ounce keto simple syrup *Recipe in notes - Reduce to 1/2 ounce if you don't like sweet drinks
• 6-8 mint leaves
• water
• crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a 12-ounce cocktail glass, add your mint leaves and simple syrup. Muddle about 30 seconds.
2. Add crushed ice to the very top (mounding over the top if possible), then pour in bourbon and a splash of water.
3. Stir vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill glass and mix the drink. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keto simple syrup: 1 cup of water + 1 tablespoon of Liquid Monkfruit Sweetener

*If you do not like sweet drinks, reduce the simple syrup in the cocktail recipe to 1/2 ounce instead of a full ounce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 12-ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0.8mgCarbohydrates: 0.1gNet Carbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g

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Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail

This Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail tastes incredibly refreshing! Kiwi, cucumber, and lime come together for a lightly sweet, bright-tasting drink. It’s perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or pairing with a fresh grilled dinner. 

It has no added sugar or sugar alcohols (thanks to the homemade sugar-free simple syrup), but kiwis aren’t super low in natural sugars. For this reason, this tall drink comes in at 6.1 net carbs each. This is higher than most of my other keto cocktails, but it’s too delicious to not share with you!

This drink is beautiful and offers up so many fun garnish possibilities–Perfect for a party! Slice the cucumbers long and have them wrapped around the inside of the glass… Cut the kiwis into stars and thread onto a long cocktail stir stick… Finish off with a perfect lime twist… The eye-catching presentation choices are limitless!

Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail Ingredients

Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll need. Keep scrolling to see exact measurements!

• Gin : If possible, pick something with floral notes. Any gin will be great, but a floral one is amazing with the cucumber.
• Cucumber : Cut into chunks or slices
• Mint : Fresh mint leaves are best. If you only have mint extract, add just a few drops at a time… Feel free to add more to your preference once you’ve poured the drink.
• Keto Kiwi Simple Syrup : This is a homemade easy sugar-free simple syrup, made with kiwis, water, lemon juice, and liquid monk fruit sweetener. You can use a store-bought sugar free simple syrup, too.
• Lime Juice : I used freshly squeezed lime juice, but bottled will work just fine as well.
• Sparkling Water : You can use unflavored or flavored sparkling water.
• Ice : I would avoid crushed ice if possible simply because it will melt faster and water down the drink.

How do you make a gin cocktail with cucumber?

Start by putting about 1/4 cup of cucumber chunks and the mint leaves into a cocktail shaker with 1 ounce of your kiwi simple syrup and 1 ounce of lime juice. Muddle the cucumber (mashing it with a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon) for at least 30 seconds–Make sure it’s quite macerated.

Next, add your ice and gin to the shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds–If you shake it long enough, you’ll get small icy flecks in your drink that are SUPER refreshing! Strain and pour into a highball or Collins glass, then fill to the top with sparkling water. Garnish with a long cucumber slice, a kiwi slice, or a lime wedge.

Sugar Free Simple Syrup with Kiwi

I make my keto and sugar-free simple syrup by combining this Now Foods Liquid Monk Fruit Sweetener with water. Because erythritol doesn’t dissolve, using a pure monk fruit is the key to a 0-carb, 0-calorie simple syrup.

You could try other brands of liquid monk fruit, but because each brand has their own level of sweetness, I recommend experimenting with half the amount of sweetener first. You can easily adjust the syrup to be sweeter at any point of the process.

To make this simple syrup with kiwi, I brought one cup of water, 2 cups of chopped kiwi (was 5 medium kiwis for me), 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener to a boil. I lowered the heat and allowed it to simmer for 20 minutes, occasionally mashing the kiwi with a potato masher. After 20 minutes, I removed it from the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, I poured the syrup through a fine mesh strainer and stored it in an airtight jar in the fridge.

If you have a plain store-bought sugar free simple syrup, you can use that instead of the water and monk fruit. Gently warm it (don’t bring to a boil–depending on the sweeteners used in it, this could cause it to thicken too much) with the kiwi and lemon juice. Occasionally stir and mash, strain, and store.

What to serve with gin cocktails?

We’re bringing out and complementing the light floral notes of the gin in this recipe, so choosing food that will fit the pallet is quite simple! Certain seafood, berries, and spices would work quite well.

• Seafood:

  • These keto crab cakes get perfectly crispy while keeping that light flavor and feel! The added lime zest in the recipe makes this a perfect complementary recipe with this Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail! Just 0.3 carbs per crab cake.
  • A 1/4 pound of this Popcorn Shrimp has 3.3 net carbs, and the smokehouse almonds used in the breading adds a beautiful contrast with the floral and citrus notes in this cocktail recipe! For even fewer carbs, try these Grilled Shrimp Skewers — Only 0.7 net carbs for 1/4 pound, and the lemon garlic combo will create a delicious, more complex flavor with this drink.
  • Blackened Salmon Skewers provide a bigger punch of flavor! The light sweetness of salmon with the bold spices would contrast perfectly with the refreshing kiwi and cucumber flavors. 2.1 net carbs per serving.

• Fruit:

  • I know strawberries are to be limited when keto, but these Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Bars are under 5 net carbs and would be delicious with this drink! Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies (about 2 net carbs each), Keto Cheesecake Strawberries (about 5 net carbs for 4), and this Strawberry Limeade Fruit Pizza (2.7 net carbs per slice) all give a delicious burst of berry flavor without a ton of sugar!
  • Citrus will complement the lime, cucumber, and kiwi flavors as well as the gin! Try these Key Lime Pie Bars — So decadent but only 3.1 net carbs each. These Lemon Cookies would be a beautiful addition to a brunch spread, and they have just 1.4 net carbs each. Pair it with another summer favorite — These Orange Creamsicle Cookies have just 2.5 net carbs each.

• Spices & Herbs:  

  • Heavy spice blends are great with the palate-cleansing flavors of this cocktail! Consider Blackened Pork Chops or Chicken (both super low carb) for an easy meal prep grilled dinner. A Buffalo Chicken Cobb Salad has about 7 net carbs but would have the perfect blend of spice and light, crunchy textures. These Cream Cheese Sausage Balls with chorizo would provide a nice contrast to the fresh flavors of the cocktail.
  • This drink is the definition of “fresh,” so herbs are a perfect pairing! Anything topped with this Homemade Basil Pesto or Keto Tzatziki Sauce would complement this drink. Salads with fresh basil (like this Cold Asparagus Salad or Chicken Caprese Salad) would provide a fantastic bright flavor without overpowering the drink!

More Keto Cocktails

Happy Hour isn’t cancelled just because you’re keto–There’s a delicious keto cocktail for everyone!

• Gin Lovers: Rosemary Gin Fizz – 1 net carb
• Tequila Crowd: Keto Margarita – 1.4 net carbs
• Whiskey Friends: Blackberry Bourbon Smash – 2.5 net carbs
• Rum Drinkers: Keto Mojito – 1.3 net carbs

Yield: 1 13 ounce drink

Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail

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This Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail is the perfect sugar-free, low carb drink! A homemade kiwi sugar-free simple syrup will make this keto cocktail recipe a favorite at your next party!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce kiwi simple syrup *Recipe in notes
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/4 cup cucumber
• 6-8 mint leaves
• 3-5 ounces sparkling water
• Ice

Instructions

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber pieces and mint leaves with the kiwi simple syrup and lime juice for about 30 seconds.
2. Once the cucumber is macerated, add ice and gin. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
3. Strain and pour over ice in a highball or Collins glass. Garnish with mint leaves, kiwis, cucumber slices, or lime wedges.

Notes

* Kiwi simple syrup: Bring 1 cup of water, 2 cups of chopped kiwis (4-6 kiwis depending on the size), 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener, and about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to a boil. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes, occasionally mashing with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat, allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes, then strain and pour into an airtight container. This will keep in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1 13-ounce drink
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159Total Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6.8mgCarbohydrates: 7.3gNet Carbohydrates: 6.1gFiber: 1.2gSugar: 3.5gProtein: 0.6g

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