Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (2024)

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Have you ever had a kamikaze shot before? They are dee-lish! These sweet little shooters can be leisurely sipped, but are usually enjoyed quickly after a group cheers to get the party started.

Typically made with simple syrup and triple sec, the traditional kamikaze shot can easily cost you over 50 grams of net carbs per drink! To put this into perspective for those of us following the keto diet, this is over double our allotted carb count for an entire days worth of eating… in one swift gulp. Unacceptable!

If you want to know more about drinking alcohol on the keto diet, be sure to check out this guide.

The Sugar-Free Kamikaze Shot Recipe

I’m of the firm belief that you can make any recipe low in carbs, including this sugary party pleaser. You can get a nearly identical taste using a low carb sweetener like Erythritol or Stevia in place of the triple sec and syrup.

This kamikaze shot recipe is low carb, sugar-free and soooooo (…ooooooooo) good! If you love sweet co*cktails but have committed to following the keto diet, this is for YOU! Total carb count is less than 3 net carbs. That’s a far cry from 50! You have to try this, it will not disappoint.

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The best part is that you can't even tell this is a healthy, “diet” co*cktail... it tastes just like the ones your favorite bartender would serve up but without all the carbs.

The ingredients are simple and accessible; no mixologist sorcery here! Just vodka, lime juice, and low carb sweetener. You’ll also want to grab a shaker and some ice to chill the drink really well. Now go enjoy that low carb kamikaze shot!

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Note on the sweetener: I used Splenda for my low carb sweeter in the original recipe, but I've switched to using either Stevia or Erythritol. The original post was a couple years back and I've since learned that granulated Splenda has maltodextrin in it! Yuck, it's basically sugar and has a big impact on blood glucose. Lesson learned, best to avoid it altogether if you're doing the keto diet! I wanted to be sure to update the recipe and post with ingredients that I'm currently using so you can learn from my mistakes! Be sure to pick a low carb sugar substitute that works for you and you're guaranteed the same awesome results for your kamikaze shot!

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Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe]

A kamikaze shot without all the sugar! Yay!

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Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 1 minute minute

Course: co*cktail, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Special Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Servings: 1 drink

Serving Size:

Net Carbs: 2g

Author: Tasha

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Place ice in shaker.

  • Add lime juice, sweetener, and vodka.

  • Cover and shake.

  • Serve in chilled rocks glass or short tumbler.

Notes

2 net carbs per serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe]

Amount per Serving

Calories

109

% Daily Value*

Fat

g

%

Sodium

1

mg

%

Sugar

g

%

Protein

g

%

Net Carbs

2

g

4

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tried this recipe?Mention @KETOGASM or tag #ketogasm!

What’s your favorite co*cktail? Be sure to comment below and I’ll see if I can give it a low carb spin!

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Tasha

Hi, I'm Tasha–nutritionist, recipe developer, and multi-published cookbook author.

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Comments

  1. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (5)Jen says

    Favorite co*cktails include: Bailey's Irish Cream on the rocks - which I would think could be particularly adaptable to Keto, Margaritas, Cosmopolitans

    Reply

  2. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (6)Ann says

    Sure would like to make a good low carb margarita!

    Reply

  3. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (7)LouAnn Farrier says

    I love jagermeister & rootbeer shots.

    Reply

  4. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (8)Angela says

    My co*cktail of choice would be equal parts (1 shot, 2 shots, diesnt matter. Just smae amount of all tbree over ice-so yummy)Jameson, peach schnapps, and homemade sour mix (with homemade simple syrup). Could you get this to taste the same and make it low carb?

    Reply

    • Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (9)CC says

      I like Salty dogs= Grapefruit juice ruby red, vodka with salt on the rim.

      Reply

  5. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (10)Natalie says

    I really love white Russians and tequila sunrises. What can you do with those that tastes great?

    Reply

  6. Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (11)Barb says

    How about Fireball shots?

    Reply

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Kamikaze Shot: Low Carb & Sugar-Free [Recipe] (2024)

FAQs

What can I mix with vodka that has no carbs? ›

Vodka LaCroix

If you don't already know, now you do: LaCroix co*cktails are pretty much the easiest and most refreshing drink you can make. Plus, sparkling water has no carbs. Pick your pleasure, add a splash of vodka, and stir.

How many carbs in a kamikaze shot? ›

Typically made with simple syrup and triple sec, the traditional kamikaze shot can easily cost you over 50 grams of net carbs per drink!

What alcohol shots are keto friendly? ›

Spirits Pure spirits like gin, whisky, vodka, and tequila are suitable drink choices for people following a keto diet. These drinks are low-calorie and contain zero added sugar and zero carbs. You can drink them plain or mix them with low-carb mixtures like soda water, diet soda, or sugar-free tonic water.

What co*cktail has the least carbs? ›

Low Carb co*cktails to Order At the Bar
  • Vodka Soda with Two limes (Choose your favorite liquor) ...
  • Tequila Soda with a splash of grapefruit. ...
  • Skinny Margarita w/ Muddled Cucumber and Jalapeno. ...
  • Jack + Diet co*ke. ...
  • Whiskey SODA With lemon juice and a splash of ginger beer. ...
  • Gin Soda with lemon juice and a splash of tonic. ...
  • Dry Martini.
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What is the healthiest thing to mix with vodka? ›

Soda water

Since it's nothing but carbonated water, it's hands down the healthiest mixer for vodka. Whether the absence of tonic's quinine-induced bitterness is a plus or a minus is up for debate, but squeeze in a little lemon or lime juice and a vodka soda will always hit the spot on a summer afternoon.

What can you mix with vodka that does not have sugar in it? ›

Like rum, vodka, tequila, and gin, most spirits don't contain added sugar. The mixers like juice, soda, and simple syrup will get you! If you're looking for a low-sugar alcoholic drink, choose any beverage add-on that doesn't have additional sugary ingredients; this can be a seltzer, a light juice, or a diet soda.

How much sugar is in kamikaze shot? ›

How Strong Is a Kamikaze Shot?
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 4g
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Feb 8, 2024

What is the lowest carb shot? ›

Spirits such as whiskey, gin, tequila, rum and vodka are pure forms of alcohol and, as such, contain no carbs.

How much sugar is in a Kamikaze drink? ›

How Strong Is a Kamikaze co*cktail?
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 4g14%
Total Sugars 10g
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Feb 22, 2024

What alcohol is sugar free and carb free? ›

Keto-friendly alcoholic drinks

Many low carb alcohol options are available if you follow a keto diet. For instance, pure forms of alcohol like whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, and vodka are all completely free of carbs. You can drink them straight or combine them with low carb mixers for more flavor.

What alcohol has the lowest sugar content? ›

If what you're looking for is the lowest-calorie, lowest-sugar alcohol, you'll want to stick with clear liquors, registered dietitian Alex Aldeborgh says. This includes vodka, gin, rum, tequila, soju and sake, among others, which will generally have less calories and less sugar.

Is co*ke Zero good for keto? ›

You can drink zero-calorie sodas while on keto. These include Diet co*ke, co*ke Zero, Diet Pepsi, and other no-carb options. You can even make homemade soda with carbonated water, fresh fruits, and plant-based sugar additives.

What is the best alcoholic drink with no sugar? ›

Sugar-free, low carb liquors include vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey. Since these drinks are generally clear, you may want to consider adding a sugar-free mixer like club soda, diet tonic water, or sugar-free energy drinks.

What alcoholic drink for diabetics? ›

It's one drink a day for women and up to two per day for men. However, that “drink” is a lot smaller than some people think: just five ounces of wine, a 12-ounce beer, or one and a half ounces of 80-proof spirits. A daily co*cktail or two may improve blood glucose (blood sugar) management and insulin sensitivity.

Is there a vodka with no carbs? ›

Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, whiskey. All unsweetened and unflavored liquor will have 0g net carbs. Liqueurs and most mixers do have carbs, so avoid them.

What mixers are keto friendly? ›

Soda water or club soda is carb-free and adds fizz to co*cktails without adding extra sugars or calories. This makes it a perfect mixer for low-carb co*cktails. When you choose a low-carb co*cktail garnish, you will get the perfect drink for any person following a keto diet!

Is vodka soda OK for keto? ›

Hard liquor or “keto alcohol”: pure spirits such as vodka, tequila, rum, and whiskey are actually carb-free, making them your best bet on a keto diet. Be careful, though, not to mix your spirits with sugary mixers. A vodka soda has 0 net carbs whereas a rum & co*ke has 22!

Is vodka and cranberry juice keto friendly? ›

Plus it's Keto Friendly! This easy Christmas co*cktail is a blend of cranberry juice, vodka, rosemary and more! It's the perfect holiday co*cktail for those nights spent watching Christmas movies like Home Alone 1 + 2, with only the Christmas tree light flowing through.

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