Looking for some low calorie gin drinks you can easily make at home? These 3 low calorie gin cocktails will have you covered!
Do you know what’s the most difficult part of being on a diet? The cravings. The never-ending, always-lingering cravings. And when those cravings happen to be for alcohol, it can be a real pain trying to find a drink that won’t sabotage your diet.
My alcohol of choice is, has, and always will be gin. I love the stuff. But let’s be real, most gin drinks are loaded with calories. A traditional gin and tonic has over 240 calories (with most of it’s calories coming from the tonic water which has 130 calories per serve. source), and a negroni has even more.
So what should you do if you want to enjoy delicious gin cocktails but also stay on your weight loss track? Make your own healthier versions of gin cocktails ofcourse!
So if you love gin but are trying to watch your calorie intake, here are three low-calorie gin drinks that I’m sure you’ll absolutely love.
What is the healthiest mixer for gin?
The healthiest mixer for gin would have to be soda water. It has zero calories and will still allow you to enjoy the taste of your gin. I like to add a splash of cranberry juice or lemon juice to my soda water for a little bit of flavor.
Another great low-calorie mixer you can try is diet tonic water. It has fewer calories than regular tonic water and will still give you that traditional gin and tonic taste.
Is gin keto friendly?
Pure gin contains 0 carbs therefore making it keto friendly. You have to however look out for flavored gins which can sometimes contain added sugars and risk kicking you out of ketosis.
A 1 oz serving of gin contains 64 calories, 0g fat, 0g protein and 0g carbs.
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What can I mix with gin on keto?
If you’re on the keto diet, you can mix your gin with seltzer water and a splash of lime juice. This low-carb drink is refreshing and will help to keep you on track with your diet.
You can also mix your gin with unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart and tasty keto-friendly drink. Once you start looking, you’ll be surprised at all of the keto-friendly mixers out there for your gin!
Best Low Calorie Gin Drinks & Cocktails
1. Low-Calorie Gin and Tonic
All the flavors of a classic G&T, but with a twist. I use diet tonic water instead of regular to cut down on the calories, and I also squeeze in a bit of lime juice to really bring out the flavor of the gin. Easy, no-nonsense, and delicious.
Ingredients (1 serving):
1.5 oz gin
Diet tonic water
Lime or lemon wedge to garnish
Ice
Instructions:
- Pack some ice into a glass.
- Add the gin and diet tonic water, and give it a good stir.
- Top with a lemon or a lime wedge for garnish and off you go!
Tip: If you can’t find diet tonic water you can use soda water instead. Just add a few drops of sugar-free simple syrup to make up for the slight sweetness of the tonic water.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 110
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
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2. Low Calorie Martini
Fondly called ‘the elixir of quietude’ by famous American author E.B. White, the martini is a timeless gin drink that will never go out of style. And this low-calorie version is the perfect way to enjoy it without sabotaging your diet. And remember, unlike what James Bond says, it’s stirred, not shaken!
Ingredients (1 serving):
1.5 oz gin
0.5 oz dry Vermouth
A few olives to garnish
Instructions:
- Fill a shaker with ice and add the gin and dry vermouth.
- Stir until well-combined and strain into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with olives and your keto martini is ready.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 126
Fat: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Protein: 0 g
3. Pink Gin Fizz
One of the more festive low-calorie gin drinks on this list, the Pink Gin Fizz is perfect for summertime sipping. Although it won’t have that signature light pink hue (since we’re only using a tiny bit of the the sugar and carb-loaded grenadine), it’s still a delicious and refreshing drink for the health-conscious!
It’s also one of the easiest pink gin cocktail recipes you can make!
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Ingredients (1 serving):
1.5 oz pink gin
1 oz sugar-free simple syrup
1 oz lemon juice
2 oz soda water
3-4 drops of grenadine syrup
Instructions:
- Combine the gin, sugar-free simple syrup, and lemon juice in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake until well-combined and strain into a glass.
- Top with soda water and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 118
Fat: 0.2 g
Carbs: 1 g
Protein: 0.2 g
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3 Low Calorie Gin Drinks Recipes and Cocktails
Ingredients
Low Calorie Gin&Tonic
- 1.5 oz gin
- diet tonic water
- a lime or lemon wedge to garnish
Low Calorie Martini
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.5 oz dry Vermouth
- a few olives to garnish
Pink Gin Fizz
- 1.5 oz pink gin
- 1 oz sugar free simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz soda water
- 3-4 drops of grenadine syrup
Instructions
- Follow the instructions above for each gin drink recipe.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0g
The nutrition info provided is based on the #1 recipe - Low Calorie Gin and Tonic.
Conclusion
So there you have it, three delicious and low-calorie gin drinks that you can enjoy without feeling guilty. As long as you’re using a low-calorie mixer and skipping the sugary ones, you can indulge in your gin craving all you want. After all, life is all about balance, and enjoying a delicious drink every now and then is part of that.
Cheers!
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