Low-Sugar Mojitos

Laura Lynch

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Yes, there is such a thing as low-carb cocktails, and a Keto Mojito is one of them. If you thought you couldn’t drink a mojito, you can and this delightfully low carb version will show you just how great it is.

»Try our Keto Margarita, another great low-carb, no-sugar cocktail.

I’m a big fan of cocktail, so when I started eating low carb I was super fearful that I’d have to give up my before dinner cocktail. But then I learned about sugar substitutes and tried a few out to see that they’re just as good in a cocktail as the real thing.

There are calories in a cocktail, of course, because alcohol has calories, but there are no carbs in clear spirits, like rum, vodka, mezcal and tequila. That means the only carbs you’ll add to a cocktail is from fruit and other additions. In a typical mojito, there’s a TON of sugar.

Keto Mojitos are made just like the original with rum, mint leaves, limes, sugar and soda water. The difference is that we substitute the regular sugar with a sugar substitute, like allulose or erythritol, that has no carbs or calories.

I use allulose as a sugar substitute. You can use Swerve, monkfruit, Erythritol or Xylitol. It’s really up to you. The reason I use allulose is because it’s a no calorie no carb sweetener like erythritol, but it doesn’t have the cooling effect. I get allulose directly through Wholesome Yum. I think you’ll really like it, especially if you also don’t like the cooling effect.

You can also use keto simple syrup for this recipe, which is a sugar substitute in liquid form. I like the one you can get from Wholesome Yum. It’s great to have on hand to sweeten your drinks!

Total Carbs in Keto Mojitos

There are 3 net carbs in a keto mojito. This is 5 total carbs minus 2 grams of fiber/sugar alcohol.

The carbs come from the limes. If you keep the glass small, you won’t need a full lime to make this drink and that will keep the carb count to 3 net carbs.

» Looking for other great low carb cocktails? Try these Low-Carb Tequila Cocktails.

Ingredients in a Keto Mojito

As cocktails go this mojito doesn’t have too many ingredients. It’s handy to have a muddler to crush the lime and mint but if you don’t have one then you can use a spoon or fork. Here is the list of ingredients you will need.

• Mint leaves – Don’t skip this ingredient. It adds so much flavor.
• Lime
• Sugar substitute – I use allulose as a sugar substitute. You can use Swerve, monkfruit, Erythritol or xylitol. It’s really up to you. You can also use keto simple syrup for this recipe, which is a sugar substitute in liquid form. I like the one you can get from Wholesome Yum. It’s great to have on hand to sweeten your drinks!
• White rum – Look for white or silver rum at your local liquor store.
• Ice
• Soda water – Any soda water or tonic water, but make sure it’s a no sugar version.

How to Make a Keto Mojito

Here are the steps to make a keto mojito. What a fun name!

Step One: add about 8 mint leaves to the bottom of a glass. Pour in the sugar and 3 lime wedges. Muddle all of this together with a muddler (preferably) or the back of a spoon, until the lime juice is released and the mint is a bit crushed.

Step Two: Add ice to the glass. Right up to the top. Then add the rum.

Step Three: Fill the glass to the top with soda water. You can also use tonic water, but make sure it’s a no sugar version. Add a few fresh mint leaves and a slice of lime for garnish.

That’s it. One perfect mojito!

Other Recipes to Try

• Keto Chocolate Mousse
• Keto Oreo Cheesecake Bites
• Low-Carb Snacks to Try

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Keto Mojito

You can still enjoy a mojito on a keto diet with these keto mojitos with just 3 net carbs.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cocktail

Calories: 114kcal

Author :Laura Lynch

Equipment

• Muddler

Ingredients

• 8 mint leaves
• 1/2 lime cut into 4 wedges
• 2 tablespoon sugar substitute such as allulose or erythritol
• 1.5 ounces white rum
• Ice
• Soda water

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Instructions

• Place mint leaves, 3 lime wedges, and sugar into a short glass.
• Use a muddler to crush the lime and muddle the juices. Fill the glass up with ice.
• Pour the rum into the glass, then fill to the top with soda water. Stir. Garnish with the remaining lime wedge.

Notes

• You can make a tall glass, if preferred, however half a lime is sometimes not enough to flavor that large of a glass, when filled up with soda water. Extra lime will add extra carbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Laura Lynch

Laura is dedicated to a low-carb lifestyle after losing 52 pounds on the keto diet. As many of us do, she struggles with her weight and has found that one of the only diet lifestyles that allows her to maintain a healthy weight is a low-carb diet.  She shares her favorite low-carb recipes here that are both easy to make and full of flavor, so you don’t even miss the carbs.