Let’s set the stage… you are out with some friends having a good time when suddenly, one of you gets a little thirsty. Everyone starts to order their go-to drinks, but you don’t have a go-to drink, and you don’t know what you can drink on your keto diet.
Is vodka keto friendly?
I had this same issue, and I pulled out my phone to see if I could get a Vodka tonic without hurting my progress towards reaching ketosis. I gathered some of my findings below to answer this question… is vodka keto friendly?
I also have given you a quick answer to this question if you are in a hurry.
Vodka is keto friendly, but you have to be careful what you mix it with while on the keto diet.
What ingredients are in vodka?
Vodka is made from basic raw materials/ingredients. You can find the ingredients below with a brief description.
Vegetables or Grains
Most vodka is made from fermented grains such as sorghum, corn, rice, rye or wheat. It has become increasingly more popular to also use potatoes, fruits or even just plain sugar.
Water
This is the base ingredient in just about everything you consume.
Malt meal
“Malt grains are soaked in water and ground into a powder once they germinate. This meal helps to convert the starches in the vegetables and grains into sugar.” — fiftystatesvodka.com
Yeast
“The yeast Sacchasomyces cereviseal is added to produce alcohol by extracting oxygen from starches and sugars.” — fiftystatesvodka.com
What are the nutritional facts for vodka?
(via nutritionix.com/food/vodka)
How many carbs are in vodka?
There are zero carbohydrates in vodka. This can be hard to believe since vodka is traditionally made from carb-rich foods like wheat and potatoes, but they are removed during the fermentation/distilling processes
How many vodkas brands are there?
If you step into your local liquor store without a vodka brand in mind you may have to ask the attendant for some advice. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of vodka brands out there on the market.
Are all of vodka brands keto friendly?
This is a pretty simple answer if we are talking about straight-up vodka. Vodka doesn’t have carbs so most brands are going to give you a keto friendly option if you go for original vodka without the flavors.
Is Smirnoff Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Svedka Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is New Amsterdam Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Absolut Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Tito’s Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Ketel One Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Grey Goose Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Is Ciroc Vodka keto friendly?
Yes
Where can you buy vodka?
Vodka can be purchased anywhere where alcohol and spirits are sold. My favorite place to find vodka are Total Wine and through the Drizly app.
What can you mix vodka with that’s keto friendly?
If you are like me, you don’t just sip on vodka(unless you are reading this from Russia). This means you will likely be ordering a Vodka with some sort of mixer.
But what mixers are keto friendly? This is where you need to stay super strict because it can make your vodka drink not so keto friendly.
Here’s a list of keto friendly mixers:
- Seltzer
- Sugar-free tonic water
- Diet soda
- Crystal Light drink mix
- Mio Flavor Enhancer
Is vodka the best alcoholic drink option for the keto diet?
If you have to drink alcohol, or you are choosing to do so, vodka is an approved choice, but it isn’t the only one.
You can choose between a variety of alcohol bases when drinking alcohol.
What are some keto alternatives to vodka?
Here are some of the alcohol alternatives to vodka:
- Rum
- Whiskey
- Gin
In Conclusion
To answer the question of “Is vodka keto friendly?” I would say… it deserves a passing grade, but remember drinking vodka on the keto diet can be an issue if you are drinking it with mixers that have carbs in them.
Reminder: Being on a low carb or keto diet can cause you to have a very low alcohol tolerance.
