SB Diet - Is she or isn't she an alcoholic/

[joebryant]

Can't believe we gave up our martinis for a WHOLE week. Just when the DT's were starting we found this:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art580.asp
Alcohol Carb Chart - Atkins


I just now had a martini. I seriously doubt the 1.4 grams of carbohydrates are going to matter. I'm so glad of this information for Anne's sake, regardless of her not wanting one when I was fixing mine.

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If you enjoy a cocktail before dinner, or a glass of wine with your steak, you'll be happy to know that most alcohols are zero carb! This list is for straight alcohols, like beer, wine, gin, etc.

The carb counts given here are effective carb counts, with the fiber removed. All amounts here are for a 1oz shot, except as indicated.

Armagnac - 0g
Beer (12oz) - 12.5g
Bourbon - 0g
Brandy - 0g
Cognac - 0g
Gin - 0g
Rum - 0g
Scotch - 0g
Tequila - 0g
Vermouth, Dry - 1.4g
Vermouth, Sweet - 4.5g
Vodka - 0g
Whiskey - 0g
Wine, Red (4oz) - 2.0g
Wine, White (4oz) - 0.9g

Note that there are of course mixed drinks that involve fruit juices, sugars, and other sweet concoctions. If you start mixing in sodas or juices for a cocktail, you're racking up the carbs very quickly. Use a diet soda whenever possible!

 

[Wifezilla]

My favorite low carb cocktail is tequila with diet Sprite on ice with a big squeeze of lime.