Description
The Keto Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail is a low-carb, refreshing twist on the classic drink, made with diet cola, lemon juice, and a keto-friendly simple syrup. Perfect for a hot day or a gathering, this drink delivers vibrant flavor without the sugar.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup diet cola
1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below)
⅛ teaspoon orange extract
For the Simple Syrup:
¼ cup Swerve sweetener
¼ cup water
Optional Garnish:
Lemon slice
Orange zest (for extra orange flavor)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the water and Swerve sweetener. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sweetener dissolves completely. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the cocktail: In a shaker bottle or small pitcher, combine the lemon juice, diet cola, 1 tablespoon of the simple syrup, and orange extract. Stir or shake well to combine.
- Serve: Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice. Adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if desired.
- Garnish with a slice of lemon and orange zest. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more orange extract or a small amount of orange zest.
- Make it fruitier by adding a splash of sugar-free cranberry juice or another keto-friendly fruit juice.
- Adjust the alcohol content or make a lighter version by reducing the amount of liquor used in the original recipe.
- The simple syrup can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Keto, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 30 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
