This crisp and refreshing sugar-free cocktail may just become your new favorite keto libation. Also be sure to check out my giveaway for Keto Happy Hour!
I am a girl who loves a good cocktail. Preferably something crisp and tart and not too sweet. Too many cocktails are ruined by being overly sweet, and now that I am on a keto diet, my taste for sweetness is diminished.
Now, many people eschew all alcohol on a keto diet and that’s great if that’s how you want to do it. But we all approach keto from different places and for different reasons and for me, a fun drink at the end of a long week is relaxing and rewarding. And apparently I am not alone, the way Keto Happy Hour by Kyndra Holley is flying off the shelves. It just released this past week and it’s #2 in Wine and #3 in Cocktails and Mixed Drinks on Amazon.
Kyndra is my girl. We have “known” each other for going on 6 years now, when we both worked on a collaborative low carb cookbook that shall remain nameless. It was kind of a disaster, truth be told, and the folks spearheading it were controlling and a little, um, nuts. So we walked through that fire together and came out the other side, both relatively unscathed and professionally soaring to greater and greater heights. But we’ve always stayed in contact and cheered each other on and I am truly grateful for her support. And happy to support her in return.
We finally got to meet recently when she was out on her book tour and I can attest that she’s just as delightful in person as she’s always been online. And she knows her stuff when it comes to cocktails, which means we were destined to become friends. This is a girl you want to hang out with over libations, believe me.
This is such a fun book with so many great recipes, and it’s a one-of-a-kind in the keto world. There is simply nothing like it. I have had such fun thumbing through it and last night my husband and I treated ourselves to some keto French 75 cocktails. I chose that one because it’s easy, it’s delicious, and I had already had the ingredients. Gin, lemon juice, champagne and a little sweetener – I almost always have those ingredients in my house!
If you love cocktails and want more sugar-free, keto cocktail ideas, Keto Happy Hour is the book for you. Right now it’s only $13 on Amazon so head on over and order it.
But I am also giving you the opportunity to win one, right now!
- 1 ounce dry gin
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Swerve Sweetener
- 4 ounces champagne
- Lemon twist for garnish
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Combine gin, lemon juice and erythritol in a champagne flute and stir.
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Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
Sara says
I can hardly wait gor your new book!
Dorinda Hathaway says
I would love to win! Thank you for the giveaway!
Dorinda Hathaway says
My favorite cocktail is gin and tonic.
Sarah says
Hands down, vodka tonic in the summer!
MARIANNE says
Great giveaway!
Julie Snow says
Its a toss up between a Margarita and a Moscow Mule.
Gabrielle Meyer says
Love knowing there is a keto cocktail cookbook available!
Julie says
I would love this!! I belong to two groups(book and craft clubs) and there is usually alcohol. After sharing about my keto way of eating, I would love to show them that it is doable, even with drinks!
Diane Pesce says
I received my copy this week. I had pre-ordered it and boy, I am glad I did. You’re right Carolyn, it is a super fun book. I am always searching the net for good no-sugar, low-carb cocktails. I have made most of your cocktails (which are always fab). Now this little cocktail bible has it all in one place. It is going with me in my suitcase every weekend when we head to our shore house! Now I am just waiting for your Keto Dinners to come next!!?
Carolyn says
I had so much fun with this book already, I am thinking I need to do a few more low carb cocktails on my own blog!
Michelle says
This looks delicious. My favorite cocktail is a Moscow Mule.
Desiree Fox says
My favorite cocktail is mojitos!!9
sandi says
looks delicious, we are a non alcoholic home do to medical reasons, any non-spirit drinks in the book?
Kath says
I love a good whiskey sour. Kyndra’s book would be a fun one to own!
Debra Beard says
I mostly drink wine so how about a nice sangria?
Kate says
Yum!! Keri drinks?! Sounds wonderful!!
Merry Milner says
Low carb long island iced tea.I found the recipe on pintrest.
Nadine says
That sounds delicious! ^_^
Nadine says
My favorite cocktail is a Long Island Ice Tea. ^_^
Sheri Baioa says
Guilt free refreshing light cocktail ?
Toni Aragon says
Going to try this morning
Susmita says
My favorite drink is a Gin Rickey.
Terri Scott - terriavidreader says
Frozen Margarita was my favorite, but I haven’t been having anything alcoholic since beginning Keto.
kathryn says
Would really like to win this book. Recipe above sounds great will have try it..
Susan says
My favorite cocktail? Do I have to pick just one? Depends on time of year, my mood, and where I’m at, but it’s always keto and always yum! 🙂
Kevin Stephani says
My youngest turns 6 today. Perfect for the adults in the room to celebrate!!
cora lyn says
Margaritas are my favourite cocktail but this looks good enough to become number one.
Jan says
I’d have to say a Margarita is my favorite, but i’m also a fan of martinis
Melissa Leach says
Who knew? It would be amazing to be able to have something tasty besides wine. Not that there’s anything wrong with wine. ?
Dottie Watkins says
Other than a low carb beer (Miller 64), my favorite alcoholic drink would be a whisky sour.
Kim Garner says
Sounds delicious!
Catherine says
My favorite cocktail is a Moscow Mule or Kentucky Mule.
Susan says
Looks like a great book! Favorite cocktail: Diablo Margarita- jalapeño infused tequila, muddled cucumbers, Swerve, and ice. A little heat & a little sweet.
Theresa S says
I love a good daiquiri. It’s all about the sweetness for me. Harder to do a keto lifestyle.
Jei says
I like a mojito mocktail!
Terese Roenker says
I tried to comment through the contest but it wouldn’t let me so here I am. We tried to make margaritas last night but did know how to keep them keto so we just had shots—not good! I think I need this book!
Carolyn says
This is where you are supposed to comment anyway! 🙂
Vickie Maness says
Hubby and I, both Keto, have sworn off our beloved beer as of 8 months ago. We are interested in some yummy mixed drinks though.
Jennifer says
Pre-keto my favorite cocktail was a Salty Dog (grapefruit juice, gin, and a little salt). Now, I mostly stick to wine or Champagne. Unlike Carolyn, I like a sweet drink! …Well, I did until 2 years ago. 😉
Debbie Jennings says
Lemon drop. ?
Susie Staats says
This would make a great addition to my cookbook library and help me stay on plan while enjoying a cocktail.
Donna says
sugar free Moscow mule
Kerrey says
My favorite cocktail is a (sugar bomb) White Russian. I hope Kyndra found a way to keto my Bailey’s!
Sommer says
My keto margarita= Tequila, juice of one lime, diet 7up over ice. Then sprinkle Nu Salt on top!
Jen says
Try it with Diet Squirt if you can find it. Delicious!!!!
Shell says
Favorite cocktail is a strawberry daiquiri.
Karen Johansen says
My dream is to have a cocktail with both my mentors! So proud of both you and Kyndra xoxo
Carolyn says
YOu’re so sweet!
Leslie Beebe says
I love gin & tonic or just salted caramel Crown on the rocks. I’d much rather have a keto desssert than a drink
JenniferK says
Vodka and true lime cherry lumeade
Jen Mitchell says
This looks wonderful!!
Jen says
Favorite cocktail right now is simple vodka soda with lime—but I love finding new ways and mixers to use to make some favorites low carb/no sugar!
Kelley H says
My favorite cocktail is an apple martini.
Chris Houck says
This looks like it’s right up my alley! YUM!!
Chris Houck says
I love a good cranberry mimosa!!
Heidi says
Mojito or Margarita
amanda m says
Champagne with a splash of pomegranate juice
Cathy Riihl says
I don’t have a favorite as I have never had a drink. But I would love to try something ?
Lisa Hrlm says
My favorite drink is a Colorado bulldog. I can’t wait to be able to buy
Kendra’s book. Would be great to win one.
Patti B. says
Thanks for the review of “Keto Happy Hour”. Sounds like a great book to add to my Keto cookbook library.
Koshie says
Oh, a frozen pink limeade daquiri takes me waaaaaaaay back in time and will always have a special place in my heart. As a grown-up woman, I preferred gin and tonics; and now entering old age, I like St. Germaine and tonic. But when I travel, I try everything!
Michelle says
I love a good French 75, and I’m excited to try this one. Anything not-too-sweet, tart, and herbal is right up my alley.
Leslie Baker says
It would be great to have this book, I like a lot of different cocktails but nothing too strong. I made champagne cocktail this past holiday using swerve sweetner.
Lynne says
Mojitos are my favorite.
Amy S says
Smith & Kerns is my favorite alcoholic beverage.
Pan says
My favorite cocktail is a French 75 so I was super excited to see it here!
Kelly says
Looks amazing! Whiskey Sour is my cocktail of choice…or maybe a Long Island iced tea!
Pam Freeland says
Carolyn, thank you for the opportunity of winning this book! I’ve been looking for more cocktail recipes. I normally enjoy drinking wine, low carb margaritas or rum with Diet Coke. Time to try something new.
Love your recipes!
Karianne says
Favorite cocktail = margarita ❤️
Dee says
I just received your book. Beautifully done. My husband loves kalua so I ordered the monk fruit and will make the kalua as soon as I receive it. We also had issues with the kalua having crystals.
Della says
That looks like a must have book!! I enjoy a relaxing drink after a hard week for sure!
Pam says
My go to is a glass of merlot. Although I do like margaritas. I might have to put this on my wish list. ❤
Edye says
I love mocktails!
Emily Adams says
Mocktails are great!
Christina savage says
I cant wait to try a keto version of a mojito this summer!!!!
joanna schupp says
I’ve never tried making a keto cocktail but it would really come in handy!! I love a good bloody mary!
Kelly says
My favorite is rum and coke or gin and tonic
Gwen says
Favorite libation is a glass of red wine. However, it sounds as much f I can broaden my horizons with the contents of this book – can’t wait to see it! Of course winning a copy would be fantastic?
Gwen says
…and apparently I need to do a better job of proofreading my posts! It should have said”it sound as if” not “it sounds as much f”.
Hannah H. says
Favorite cocktail is a strawberry daquiri!
Caitlin says
I love a extra dirty vodka martini, better if I can find pepper infused vodka.
Pattie says
During the hot summer months, it’s got to be gin & tonic. Cold winter days it’s hot buttered rum.
Kim Williams says
This looks fabulous!
Kim says
It’s hard to pick a favorite! I have made Keto Kahlua, margaritas, sangria, and rum and Zevia coke. I would love to expand my drink menu!!
candace says
margaritas
Michelle says
Sour apple martini
Mojito
Screwdriver
Kristene Rodrigues says
My favorite cocktail is a Bloody Mary…either regular or hot, and lots of lime.
Jen says
I love margaritas-would love a good keto friendly one.
Thanks!
Janet says
Yum!
Beth says
Gin and Tonic. No, wait! Old Fashioned. Wait! Mojito!
Erin O says
Fav cocktail, definitely margarita!
Kara says
I love margaritas, Moscow Myles and also beer!!! Would like to win this book to find some great recipes!!!
Jane Mack says
Definitely need this in my life.
Janet says
I’m a whiskey girl.
Danielle D. says
My favorite cocktail is a Paloma – Reposado Tequila, splash of grapefruit juice, lime, soda and a smoked salt rim.
Carolsue says
I like the fruity drinks, like Mai Tais or strawberry margaritas
Lara says
My favorite cocktail is a Jack & diet or a Vodka tonic.
Kathy Jo Horan says
Lemon drop Martini or Porters and soda! Can’t wait to try out some non sickly sweet cocktails.
Kerry Bergenholtz says
I would love this book…always looking to learn new recipes,ect since I started doing keto…..
Thank you so much for sharing…I personally am a beer drinker….but always ready to try something nrw….
katie says
Sangria! I love a good red Sangria!
Lori Kling says
Honestly not a big cocktail drinker but I love a nice glass of wine!
Erin Filips says
I love Moscow Mules!
Marguerite O says
Although I’m a red wine girl at heart, an occasional flavored rum & soda is good.
yanet says
O gosh i’m embarrased to say i enjoy straight tequila. But when i have a cocktail I really enjoy a margaritas.
Audrey says
I have had ONE drink since I went keto three months ago – and it was a French 75, which is my favorite cocktail. Thank you for sharing this one!
Deanna says
I love margaritas but I haven’t had one for about 8 months.
Mary L says
I love lemon drops and Long Island iced tea, but for low carb-I like pineapple infused vodka with La Croix.
Sarah Oswald says
My favorite cocktail is a Fuzzy Navel
Jo says
I’m a ‘Sconnie girl – gotta have my Brandy Old Fashioned….any way to keto that?
Connie H says
My favorite cocktail is a margarita
Melissa G says
Right now I just drink wine mostly. Love your recipes!
Diana says
Love the recipes, and I sure could use a cocktail or two once in a while.
This one looks lovely!
Kimmy Ripley says
I love to drink any cocktail that is blue! For some reason I always love the taste of blue drinks.
karen J Anderson says
I love a good Margarita! But don’t know how to make a good low calorie one.
Christy Tonn Westbrook says
You had me at champagne!
Kria says
My,favorite cocktail is sangria
Marcelle Costanza says
M favorite is Gin & Tonic but even that gets old after a while. Always looking for something new to stay on keto!
Teresa Bippen says
What a great idea for a low carb cookbook! My favorite cocktail changes with the season; however, a strawberry basil mojito is awesome in hot weather.
Joanne says
I love a good mojito, and I think it’s pretty easy to make one low carb! I can even get one low carb at a bar or restaurant by asking them to leave the sugar out and then adding my own sweetener!
Elizabeth A McKinney says
The cocktails look yummy!
Kate says
I don’t really have a favorite but I do like mojitos and margaritas.
Kate says
I also like mimosas!
Kate says
I’m curious to try this French 75. I’ve never heard of it.
Brittney says
I like putting a little SF mango syrup with prosecco.
Sheri says
Looks like a great book The one thing that has been missing in my keto diet! a drink! Thanks.
Shelley Gabriel says
This might just become my new favorite.
Pam Chapman says
my favorite drink is a Margarita, BUT… who knew there were keto alcoholic drinks to help me lose weight?!?
Hooray!!!
Susan says
My favorite cocktail used to be margaritas, but I just drink an occasional glass of red wine now. I did make your homemade coffee liqueur once and that was very good.
Beth Dykema says
Would love to have this book…My husband loves a mixed drink every now and then and it would be nice to share or enjoy one with him without worrying about the carbs/sugar or kicking me out of ketosis.
Thanks for all your hard work putting this together for us.
Kathy Whitcraft says
My favorite cocktail is a mojito!
Jennifer Jensen says
My new favorite Keto cocktail is a Lemonade ICE, diet Ginger Beer and Bourbon.
Melissa says
My new fave is a G&T with zevia tonic and lime