4 Low Carb Vodka Drinks
With the arrival of a new year, many take this time to resolve to lose weight and one of the most popular methods of doing so is by decreasing your carbohydrate intake. One of the most challenging aspects of any diet is the consumption of alcohol. Fortunately, there are several low carbohydrate alcoholic drinks that are both tasty and not diet killers.
Low Carb Cape Cod
Coming in at just 1.3 net carbohydrates, the Low Carb Cape Cod is named for the cranberry juice in the drink as cranberrys are the primary crop grown on Cape Cod. A simple drink, The Low Carb Cape Cod uses1.5 oz of Vodka topped off with Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice. This high ball should have a lime wedge included to complete this drink.
Vodka and Diet Tonic
A very basic high ball drink, the Vodka and Diet Tonic have no net carbohydrates. Simply add 1.5 oz of Vodka and Diet Schwepps Tonic water to fill the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and you have a quick and easy drink.
Skinny Madras
The Skinny Madras is a wonderfully flavorful high ball with only 1.3 net carbohydrates. Begin with 1.5 oz of Vodka and add 4 oz of Ocean Spray Diet Orange Citrus Juice and 1 ounce of Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice. Serve as-is, don't stir this drink. The flavors will evolve as the drink is consumed.
Skinny Vodka Chiller
Also known as the "Skinny Moscow Mule", the Skinny Vokda Chiller is made with 1.5 oz of Vodka and filled with Diet Ginger Ale and topped with a lime wedge for appearance and flavor. This diet-friendly drink comes in at zero carbohydrates.
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