Diet trends are always evolving, but one that’s been steady in recent years is a low-carb diet known as keto. Eating keto doesn’t mean you consume zero carbs, though! Instead, you stick to a daily limit that keeps your body in ketosis. This daily limit can still include some of your favorite co*cktails!
Leading a low-carb lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying the simple pleasures in life like a great co*cktail. These keto martini recipes have a variety of flavors to explore!
Table Of Contents
- 1. Keto Lemon Drop Martini
- 2. Keto Espresso Martini
- 3. Dirty Martini
- 4. Keto Chocolate Martini
- 5. Keto Pumpkin Pie Martini
- 6. Keto Dry Martini
- 7. Keto Winter Martini
- 8. Keto French Martini
- 9. Keto Coconut Martini
- 10. Keto Blue Martini
- 11. Keto Vanilla Latte Martini
- 12. Skinny Rasberry Peach Martini
- 13. Skinny Pomegranate Martini
- 14. Keto Chocolate Cream Pie Martini
- 15. Keto Key Lime Pie Martini
- 16. Keto Cranberry Martini
- FAQs
- Can you have a dirty martini on keto?
- Is a vodka martini low carb?
- How many carbs are in a keto martini?
- How many calories are in a keto martini?
- Bottom Line
1. Keto Lemon Drop Martini
Lemon drop shots are one of the most popular bar orders. This keto lemon drop martini captures all the iconic flavors of a lemon drop in one low-carb martini!
Begin by adding fresh lemon juice, vodka, and monk fruit sweetener to a co*cktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake until thoroughly combined so that all the sweeteners can dissolve. Strain into a glass, then top with lemon-flavored sparkling water.
Garnish with a lemon twist for a fantastic finish!
Ingredients
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Vodka
- Monk fruit granulated sweetener
- Lemon sparkling water
Recipe Note
Monk Fruit Sweetener is a sugar substitute from Swingle fruit in China and is often used in keto recipes. Changing the sweetener in this recipe can affect its keto status.
2. Keto Espresso Martini
Espresso martinis are the dream combination of vodka and espresso. Preparing an espresso martini at home begins with freshly prepared espresso or coffee.
Once your espresso or coffee is chilled, add it to a martini shaker with ice cubes. Pour in vodka and sugar-free syrup, then shake. You’ll want to shake for 3-4 minutes to create a light foam on top.
Gently pour the co*cktail into martini glasses, allowing the foam to stay at the top of the drink. Garnish with three coffee or espresso beans.
Ingredients
- Espresso or chilled coffee
- Vodka
- Sugar-free simple syrup
3. Dirty Martini
Keto by Ketology
A dirty martini is one of the easiest martini recipes to master. With just three ingredients and no-frills preparation, this will be your go-to co*cktail in no time!
Make by adding vodka, dry vermouth, and olive juice to a co*cktail shaker with ice cubes. Shake until chilled, then strain into your favorite glass.
Garnish with two green olives on a co*cktail stick. Amp up the flavor even more by using bleu cheese stuffed olives!
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Dry vermouth
- Olive brine (olive juice from the olive jar)
4. Keto Chocolate Martini
by Beauty Bites
This keto martini is so decadent and rich you’ll be questioning if it’s too good to be true. A chocolate martini will fit right into your keto diet with just a few extra preparation steps.
To start, you’ll need to make keto coffee liqueur and keto chocolate liqueur from scratch. Both recipes are simple, easy to follow, and can be stored in the fridge for future keto co*cktails.
Once your keto liqueurs are prepared and chilled, combine them in a martini shaker before pouring them into a chilled martini glass.
Ingredients
- Keto coffee liqueur (water, allulose-based sugar, coffee or espresso, clear rum, vanilla extract)
- Keto chocolate liqueur (melted 62% cacao dark chocolate chips, allulose-based brown sugar substitute, heavy whipping cream, vodka, vanilla extract)
5. Keto Pumpkin Pie Martini
A pumpkin pie martini recipe is here just in time for fall! Carry your love for all things pumpkin into the evening with this keto martini with just 3.2 grams of net carbs.
Making the martini is as simple as adding all the ingredients to a shaker with ice and shaking! You’ll want to shake the co*cktail 10-15 times to ensure the pumpkin puree is well combined.
Strain into a glass and start sipping!
Ingredients
- Vanilla vodka
- Heavy cream
- Pumpkin puree – plain, no sugar added.
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Liquid stevia
6. Keto Dry Martini
by Liquor.com
A dry martini sticks to the basics with a straightforward recipe that’s not for the faint of heart. The key to making a good dry martini begins with London-style gin and high-quality dry vermouth.
Those ingredients are added to a shaking glass with ice and orange bitters. Stir with a bar spoon until very cold. Drinking this co*cktail without it being chilled is not enjoyable!
Strain into a chilled co*cktail glass and top with a lemon peel twist. You’ve prepared a timeless martini recipe that also happens to be one of the oldest low-carb co*cktails!
Ingredients
- Gin
- Dry vermouth
- Orange bitters
7. Keto Winter Martini
by Trina Krug
The keto winter martini is more of a low-carb co*cktail that happens to be served in a martini glass than a traditional martini, but it tastes great either way!
Add keto vanilla ice cream, vanilla extract, vodka, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk to a food processor to prepare the co*cktail. Keto vanilla ice cream can be found in most major grocery stores since the keto diet has become so popular.
Blend the ingredients until they’re at a smooth milkshake consistency. Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Ingredients
- Vanilla keto ice cream
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Vanilla extract
- Vodka
- Water
- Granulated keto sweetener
8. Keto French Martini
French martinis are made using Chambord liqueur. This french liqueur has flavors of black raspberries, cognac, spices, and vanilla.
Using such a beautifully crafted liqueur in a martini will make you feel like you belong on a balcony in Paris with a view of the Eiffel tower! Making a keto french martini is simple and delicious no matter where you are.
Prepare a french martini by adding the ingredients to a co*cktail shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled glass. This co*cktail is traditionally garnished with two raspberries.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Chambord liqueur
- Sugar-free pineapple syrup (Torani)
- Cold water
9. Keto Coconut Martini
by Dear Mica
This is one of the best keto co*cktails if you want a drink to cool you down in the summer or warm you up in the winter. Yes, it’s that good!
Add vodka, coconut milk, and sugar-free coconut syrup to a martini shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a martini glass.
Coconut is the star of the show, with just the right amount of sweetness from the sugar-free syrup.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Coconut milk
- Sugar-free coconut syrup
There’s something about a blue co*cktail that makes you want to take a sip. This keto blue martini is as tasty as it is eye-catching and will fit into your low-carb lifestyle.
Pour the ingredients into a co*cktail shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake until chilled, then pour. Garnish with an orange wedge to highlight the natural flavors of Curacao.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Blue sapphire gin
- Blue Curacao
11. Keto Vanilla Latte Martini
If you love a good latte and a tasty co*cktail, the keto vanilla latte is the best of both worlds! You’ll have to prepare a homemade coffee liqueur ahead of time so it can chill.
Add vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream to a martini shaker with ice. Shake, then strain into a chilled glass. No garnish is necessary to enjoy the flavors of this vanilla latte martini!
Ingredients
- Vanilla vodka
- Homemade coffee liqueur
- cream
12. Skinny Rasberry Peach Martini
A raspberry peach martini sounds like the perfect fruity treat, but learning that it’s keto makes it even better!
Begin preparing a skinny raspberry peach martini by muddling diced peaches in the bottom of a co*cktail shaker. Once they’re broken down, add peach schnapps and raspberry vodka. Shake until combined, then use a fine strainer to pour into a martini glass.
Top with lemon lime seltzer water and two fresh raspberries. The martini will be a gorgeous peachy orange tone with strong flavors in every sip.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches
- Peach schnapps
- Raspberry vodka
- Lemon-lime sparkling seltzer water
- Fresh raspberries
13. Skinny Pomegranate Martini
The skinny pomegranate martini is a simple recipe with simple flavors that are crisp, light, and refreshing. Preparing this martini is as easy as adding everything to a martini shaker with ice and shaking.
Once you’ve strained the mixture into a glass, top it with a few fresh pomegranate seeds and an orange wedge to garnish.
With 10.4 grams of net carbs, this co*cktail isn’t as low carb as some others on the list, but it still meets the requirements to be a keto martini recipe.
Ingredients
- Pomegranate juice
- Vodka
- Club soda
- Fresh orange juice
14. Keto Chocolate Cream Pie Martini
This vodka martini is one of the most indulgent drink recipes you’ll find for your ketogenic diet. It has all the flavors of a chocolate cream pie without breaking your diet!
Prepare this martini by adding all the ingredients to a co*cktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into a martini glass. Add a garnish of sugar-free whipped cream and grated keto chocolate.
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Heavy cream
- Sugar-free chocolate syrup
- Chocolate extract
15. Keto Key Lime Pie Martini
A key lime pie martini may not be traditional, but it is delicious! It has just the right amount of sweetness, tartness, and creaminess. You get it all in a keto, sugar-free co*cktail.
Add the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and shake vigorously. Shaking well is important to get the flavors from the lime zest infused in the co*cktail. Once it’s well combined and chilled, strain it into a martini glass.
Ingredients
- Lime juice
- Lime zest
- Confectioners sugar substitute (Swerve)
- Vanilla vodka
- Coconut milk
- Heavy cream
Recipe Note: add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a co*cktail that looks more like a real key lime pie
16. Keto Cranberry Martini
by Dear Mica
This keto martini is ideal for the holiday season, which, believe it or not, isn’t that far away. It’s a low-carb martini recipe that all your guests can try, regardless of their diet.
To prepare, add the ingredients to a martini shaker with ice and shake. Strain into a glass, then garnish with a lime wedge.
The flavors are simple yet just sweet enough. You’ll see cranberry juice in a whole new light!
Ingredients
- Vodka
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Keto sugar substitute
FAQs
Can you have a dirty martini on keto?
A dirty martini is a co*cktail continuing vodka or gin and olive brine. There are no added sweeteners, juices, or syrupy liqueurs, making this a keto-approved drink.
Is a vodka martini low carb?
The classic version of a vodka martini is low-carb as long as you don’t use added sugar, including simple syrup or sweet flavorings. If you’re looking for the perfect co*cktail for happy hour that also happens to be low carb, this is it!
How many carbs are in a keto martini?
A keto martini contains just hard alcohol, such as vodka or gin, and maybe some vermouth. A typical low-carb version will have somewhere between 1g-3g of carbs.
How many calories are in a keto martini?
It depends on the martini, but something like a keto lemon drop martini will have around 170 calories, while a classic single martini will have about 150-160 calories – unless you fill a really big glass!
Bottom Line
Living a keto lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to stop drinking alcohol! There’s a low-carb keto-friendly version of all your favorite co*cktails to fit your new healthy lifestyle. View more co*cktails Cafe content to find your perfect drink and seasonal drinkware recommendations for every occasion!
Keto Martini Recipes
- Keto Lemon Drop Martini
- Keto Espresso Martini
- Dirty Martini
- Keto Chocolate Martini
- Keto Pumpkin Pie Martini
- Keto Dry Martini
- Keto Winter Martini
- Keto French Martini
- Keto Coconut Martini
- Keto Blue Martini
- Keto Vanilla Latte Martini
- Skinny Rasberry Peach Martini
- Skinny Pomegranate Martini
- Keto Chocolate Cream Pie Martini
- Keto Key Lime Pie Martini
- Keto Cranberry Martini
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