Keto Omaha

The short answer: Yes, you can drink alcohol on keto—but you have to choose wisely!

Alcohol itself doesn’t kick you out of ketosis, but many alcoholic drinks contain hidden sugars and carbs that can slow down your fat-burning progress. Plus, alcohol affects the liver, which plays a key role in ketone production, so it’s important to drink in moderation while staying low-carb.

Best Alcoholic Drinks for Keto ✅

🍸 Hard Liquor (0g Carbs) – Best Choice

• Vodka

• Tequila

• Whiskey

• Rum

• Gin

• Brandy

Pro Tip: Drink them straight or mix with club soda, sparkling water, or sugar-free mixers. Avoid tonic water (it has sugar!) and fruit juices.

🍷 Dry Wines (3-5g Carbs per Glass)

• Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir

• White: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay

• Sparkling: Brut Champagne, Prosecco

Avoid: Sweet wines (Moscato, Riesling) and dessert wines (Port, Sherry).

🍺 Low-Carb Beers (2-4g Carbs per Bottle)

• Michelob Ultra

• Corona Premier

• Miller Lite

• Budweiser Select 55

Avoid: Regular beers (too many carbs!).

Alcoholic Drinks to AVOID on Keto ❌

• Cocktails (Margaritas, Pina Coladas, Daiquiris) – loaded with sugar & syrups

• Sweet Wines (Moscato, Riesling) – higher in natural sugars

• Regular Beer – high in carbs & malt sugars

How Alcohol Affects Ketosis

🚨 1. Your Body Burns Alcohol Before Fat

• When you drink, your liver prioritizes metabolizing alcohol instead of burning fat, temporarily slowing down fat loss.

🚨 2. Lower Tolerance & Faster Intoxication

• On keto, you feel alcohol faster since you’re not storing much glycogen (carbs). Be cautious!

🚨 3. Beware of Sugar Cravings

• Alcohol lowers inhibitions, making it easier to crave & eat high-carb foods.

Pro Tip: Stick to dry, low-carb drinks and pair them with a keto meal to slow alcohol absorption.