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Living with Type 2 diabetes means you have to be more aware of your diet, ensuring you don’t eat foods with too many carbs or drink sugary beverages that can cause your blood sugar levels to spike. And while that should be Priority One, it’s okay to indulge every once in a while — as long as you do it safely and in moderation.
With that in mind, we rounded up 7 delectable, diabetes-friendly cocktails that limit carbohydrates and sugar naturally. Enjoy!
Cucumber adds a great twist of flavor to plain or soda water — and it’s also a nice addition to a cocktail!
The Old Fashioned is a longtime staple of most outings. The traditional recipe for it does have a lot of added sugars, but luckily there are simple substitutions that can make it more diabetes-friendly.
The Bloody Mary is a great go-to for a breakfast cocktail. With low-sodium tomato juice and its natural use of vegetables, it’s a great option for people with diabetes too!
A traditional martinis doesn’t have carbs or sugar, making them a good option for people with diabetes.
Just by substituting sugar with Stevia, you can make this classic, tasty drink that tastes as good (if not better!) than the usual version. It’s perfect and refreshing for a hot summer day.
While the traditional version of this recipe calls for sugar and cola — two things that people with diabetes should avoid — some slight tweaks to the recipe can make it an okay choice. (Side note: Since this drink has a high alcohol content, be sure to adjust the ingredients depending on how strong you want to make it.)
Sangria is usually filled with sugar and juice and not something people with diabetes should drink, but this recipe substitutes out all the sugar and high-carb count for a fun, once-in-a-while treat.
There’s nothing quite like a cold beer after a hot summer day while sitting on the patio enjoying the sunset. Most beer has a good deal of carbs and excess sugar in it, but it’s okay to enjoy a light version once in a while.
Dry red (and some white) wines don’t have as much residual sugar as sweet or dessert wines, and, in moderation, are a good choice for people with diabetes.
Hard Seltzer has been growing in popularity in recent years, and many versions are low in sugar and carbs, making for a great, light drink for people with diabetes to enjoy.
If you’re in a rush or just not sure, you can always mix your favorite spirit with diet soda for a quick, easy diabetes-friendly drink.
Ultimately, you want to avoid alcoholic beverages that are high in sugar and carbs, things like sweet cocktails, full-calorie and full-carb beer, sweet wines, drinks loaded with liqueurs, wine coolers and flavored spirits.
Do you have a favorite diabetes-friendly cocktail? Share it in the comments below!
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Author: Caitlin H
Diet-to-Go Community Manager
Caitlin is the Diet-to-Go community manager and an avid runner. She is passionate about engaging with others online and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. She believes moderation is key, and people will have the most weight loss success if they engage in common-sense healthy eating and fitness.