Introduction to Keto Bloody Mary
While I’m not a huge drinker, I love having a good Keto Bloody Mary on the side during brunch. Forget bellinis and store-bought Bloody Mary mixes with high carb counts. We’ve got a keto-friendly classic cocktail recipe you’re going to love!
Can I Drink Alcohol on Keto?
While one ounce or two of vodka won’t kick you out of ketosis, drinking while on keto can have different results for different people. In simple terms, on the keto diet, your body is in ketosis, which is a fat-burning state. The moment you consume alcohol, your body will prioritize eliminating it from the body because it’s a toxin. Therefore, if you’re on keto to lose weight, frequent drinking will stall your progress.
Remember, you can’t drink any alcohol you want either – some are low carb, but some are off-limits. Our Keto Bloody Mary recipe contains vodka, which is acceptable on a low-carb diet because hard liquor doesn’t have carbs. On the other hand, even if your liquor is low-carb, it still has tons of calories! You may want to limit keto cocktails if your aim is weight loss.
Keto Bloody Mary Recipe
Brunch is absolutely one of my favorite meals on weekends. It’s the perfect combo of low-carb keto breakfast and lunch. Making a Keto Bloody Mary drink is quick and easy. You can also experiment with additional ingredients such as celery salt, lime juice, more black pepper, a decorative celery stalk, or even a bit of cooked bacon on top.
Ingredients
- Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the best! All you need to do is roll it to get the juices going, cut it in half, and take out the juice.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Since you don’t need to use a lot of it, it will definitely fit into your macros. Don’t omit this ingredient – it will give your Keto Bloody Mary that distinct umami taste.
- Tomato Juice: What you want to use is essentially unsweetened tomato juice to prevent any unnecessary sugar in your Keto Bloody Mary.
- Vodka: All traditional Bloody Mary recipes contain vodka, so we also used it in our low-carb, Keto Bloody Mary.
- Horseradish: This is a root vegetable and by definition wouldn’t be okay on keto if we were to eat a cup of it. But here we only need it to add a bit of spiciness and hotness to the drink.
- Hot Sauce: What’s a Keto Bloody Mary without some hot sauce? Two to three dashes are completely fine, unless you’re really into hot and spicy Bloody Mary’s.
FAQs
Don’t believe in your bartending skills? No worries, I didn’t think I had it in me either until I decided to make our Keto Bloody Mary. Just in case you have any questions, check out these or as always, leave a comment below.
Is Tomato Juice Keto?
Yes and no. But, let me explain – tomatoes are fruits, but for the most part, they are low-carb and keto-friendly. This is why it’s not uncommon for you to see keto recipes that ask for canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and other tomato-based products. However, you need to read labels carefully. Many, many of these products contain added sugars which will make your net carbs skyrocket in an instant. Tomato juice is keto as long as it doesn’t have tablespoons on top of tablespoons of added sugar inside.
Can I Use a Bloody Mary Mix?
There is no good Keto Bloody Mary Mix available out there, so we strongly advise you against it. On average, one serving includes about 4 to 7 grams of sugar and lots of artificial ingredients. Low-carb drinks are really easy and convenient to make when you’re at home.
More Keto Cocktail Recipes
- Simple Keto Margarita – simple and easy to make, if you love fresh cocktails you’ll go nuts for this one.
- Homemade Keto Eggnog – is it mandatory to drink eggnog only during the holidays? Asking for a friend.
- Keto Martini
- Keto Old Fashioned
- Keto Bloody Mary
- Read our guide on the best keto beers as well.
- If wine is your thing then read our full guide on how to find keto-friendly wine.
Have You Tried Our Keto Bloody Mary?
Maybe you have your own variations you want to share with us? We’d love to see what other delicious recipes for Keto Bloody Mary’s you’ve got up your sleeve!
Keto Bloody Mary Recipe
Short Shake – Single Strain – Double Rocks Glass
Serve over Ice Cubes
Details
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Servings: 1 serving
- Calories per serving: 159 kcal
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a few ice cubes. Shake the mixture briefly to chill the drink and combine ingredients.
- Strain into a large cocktail glass and garnish with your favorite items.
Notes
Garnish with whatever you like!
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 159
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 89mg
- Potassium: 333mg
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin A: 517IU
- Vitamin C: 27mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 1mg
Course
Beverage
Cuisine
American
Keyword
keto bloody mary
