Keto Cosmo Seltzer Cocktail

You may notice this Keto cosmo looks a little different from what you’re used to. A typical cosmopolitan is made with sugar-filled juices and extra liqueurs for a more concentrated drink. For the sake of Keto, we’re losing all those processed ingredients and leaning towards fresh, natural ingredients; a conscious cosmo, if you will. You’ll taste orange, cranberry, and a hint of lime in this drink. Using cranberry-flavored seltzer is what makes this Keto cosmo achievable. Enjoy the refreshing fizz and natural flavors next time you have a meeting with friends or want to wind down after a long week. Remember to drink responsibly!

What is the key to making any cocktail Keto?

In your search to make the perfect Keto Cocktail, you may have come to realize replicating certain flavors can be tricky, especially the fruit-based ones! If you are looking for a mixer or juice substitution, search for the identical flavor in a seltzer. Not only will your cocktail have the same taste, but seltzer water adds sodium to your diet. Sodium is really important to stay aware of while on the Keto diet since many sodium-filled processed foods are eliminated from your diet. A seltzer in your drink not only keeps carbs low but actually helps your ketosis! Plus, in keeping tone with your diet, the bubbly and light effects of seltzer water can balance out the heavier fats you eat throughout the day.

Where are the other liqueurs in your cosmo?

You may have noticed this Keto cosmo recipe only includes vodka. While other cosmo recipes typically include a shot of an orange-flavored liqueur, like Cointreau or triple sec, you’ll want to avoid those options. Pure liquors, like vodka, are free of carbohydrates, but liqueurs have a lot of added sugar that can pull you out of ketosis. If you’re missing the strong orange flavor, you can easily add extra orange juice to your Keto cosmo. You could even include an extra shot of vodka in this drink at your pleasure! Keto cocktails won’t be particularly strong, but this recipe leaves enough flexibility for you to adjust the strength of your drink as you see fit.

What about that unique cosmopolitan color?

If you’re missing the fluorescent pink, you can always add a drop of food coloring for fun (it was in your classic cocktail mixers anyways)!