At the end of the day, the liquor with the least carbs is the one that doesn’t come with a side of sugar. Straight spirits are your best bet. I’ve learned that ordering a gin and tonic with diet tonic is like ordering a plain burger—boring, but satisfying in a “I’m making good choices” kind of way.
Just remember: zero carbs doesn’t mean zero calories. Alcohol still has calories, and your liver will still be mad at you in the morning. But if you’re tracking carbs, you can relax. Your diet isn’t ruined, and your buzz is intact. It’s the drinking equivalent of having your cake and eating it too—except the cake is a shot of vodka, and the eating is a joyful, irresponsible toast to your own cleverness.
