VODKA

Shake things up with our fun and flavorful vodka cocktails — from timeless classics to bold new sips, now with lighter twists. Each recipe is served two ways: the original version and a healthier version with lower sugar, carbs, and calories so you can sip smarter without sacrificing flavor.

Bay Breeze

2 oz Vodka 1.5z Pineapple Juice 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice Healthier Ingredient Swaps If you want to cut sugar & carbs but keep flavor: Use diet/light cranberry juice (like Ocean Spray 5-calorie or no-sugar-added) → drops carbs by ~8–9 g. Use fresh pineapple chunks muddled with soda water instead of juice → keeps tropical flavor, but cuts sugar by half. Top with soda water or sparkling water → makes it lighter & more hydrating. Skinny Bay Breeze (Healthy Version): 2 oz vodka 1 oz diet/light cranberry juice 1 oz fresh pineapple juice or muddled pineapple Top with soda water Garnish: lime wedge Carbs: ~5–6 g total (instead of 16 g).

Orange Crush

2oz Orange Vodka 1 oz Triple Sec 1 oz Fresh Orange Juice splash of Lemon Lime Soda Healthier Ingredient Swaps Swap Triple Sec for a sugar-free orange liqueur alternative (like Bols Light, Lyre’s Orange Sec non-alcoholic, or even a drop of orange extract + stevia). → cuts ~10 g carbs. Use fresh squeezed orange (1 oz) + soda water → keeps flavor, lowers sugar. Replace Lemon-Lime Soda with diet/zero-sugar soda or flavored sparkling water. Skinny Orange Crush (Healthy Version): 2 oz orange vodka ½ oz sugar-free orange liqueur (or ½ oz orange extract + stevia + water) 1 oz fresh orange juice (or ½ oz if cutting sugar further) Splash of soda water or diet lemon-lime soda Garnish: orange wedge Carbs: ~4–5 g total (instead of 20 g).

Cosmopolitan

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Triple Sec .5 oz lime Juice 1 oz Cranberry Juice Healthier Ingredient Swaps Triple Sec: Replace with a sugar-free orange liqueur or use a splash of orange extract + stevia → saves ~10 g carbs. Cranberry Juice: Swap for light or diet cranberry juice → saves ~5 g carbs. Lime Juice: Keep it fresh! Very low in carbs and brightens flavor. ✨ Skinny Cosmopolitan (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz sugar-free orange liqueur (or ½ oz orange extract + water + stevia) 0.5 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz diet/light cranberry juice Carbs: ~4–5 g (instead of 19 g). Calories: ~160–170

Sea Breeze

2 oz Vodka 1.5 oz Grapefruit Juice 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice Healthier Ingredient Swaps Grapefruit Juice: Use fresh squeezed (lower sugar, higher nutrients) or cut in half and top with soda water to lighten it. Cranberry Juice: Use diet/light cranberry juice (like Ocean Spray 5-calorie) → cuts ~8–9 g carbs. Optional Boost: Add soda water to lengthen the drink, reduce sugar per sip, and make it more hydrating. ✨ Skinny Sea Breeze (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice 1 oz diet/light cranberry juice Top with soda water Carbs: ~3–4 g (instead of 13 g). Calories: ~145

Cucumber Vodka Cooler

2 oz vodka 0.5 oz lime juice Cucumber slices Club soda Instructions: Muddle cucumber, add vodka and lime. Shake, strain over ice, top with soda. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories Lime Juice (0.5 oz): ~2 g carbs, ~8 calories Cucumber slices:

Vodka Sunrise

1.5 oz vodka 4 oz orange juice 0.5 oz grenadine Instructions: Build vodka and juice over ice. Slowly pour grenadine to sink. Don’t stir. Healthier Ingredient Swaps Orange Juice: Use fresh-squeezed OJ or light OJ (some brands make lower-sugar versions). Can also cut with soda water (2 oz OJ + 2 oz soda water). → saves ~6 g carbs. Grenadine: Swap for sugar-free grenadine (like Torani Sugar-Free Pomegranate Syrup) or use a splash of pomegranate juice instead of syrup. → saves ~4–5 g carbs. Presentation: Keep the sunrise look by pouring the grenadine/swap slowly so it sinks. Skinny Vodka Sunrise (Healthy Version) 1.5 oz vodka 2 oz fresh orange juice + 2 oz soda water 0.5 oz sugar-free grenadine (or splash pomegranate juice) Carbs: ~6–7 g (instead of 18 g) Calories: ~120

Black Russian

2 oz vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur Instructions: Build in a rocks glass over ice. Stir gently. Healthier Ingredient Swaps Coffee Liqueur: This is where all the sugar sits. Options: Use a sugar-free coffee liqueur (several brands make keto/low-carb options, e.g., Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur or DIY with cold brew + vodka + sugar-free sweetener). → cuts 9–10 g carbs. Make your own quick version: 1 oz cold brew coffee + 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla syrup (Torani/Monkfruit/Stevia). Vodka: Already carb-free Skinny Black Russian (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz cold brew coffee (unsweetened) ½ oz sugar-free vanilla or coffee syrup (optional, for sweetness) Carbs: ~1 g (instead of 11 g) Calories: ~140

Watermelon Vodka Smash

2 oz vodka 3 chunks fresh watermelon 0.5 oz lime juice Mint Instructions: Muddle watermelon and mint, add vodka and lime. Shake and strain over ice. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories Watermelon (2 oz): ~3 g carbs, ~25 calories Lime Juice (0.5 oz): ~2 g carbs, ~8 calories Mint: negligible Total: ~5 g carbs, ~163 calories Why It’s Already Healthy Uses fresh fruit instead of juice concentrate No added sugar/syrup Naturally hydrating (watermelon + lime) Bright flavor from herbs (mint)

Madras

1.5 oz vodka 3 oz cranberry juice 1 oz orange juice Instructions: Build in a highball glass over ice. Stir and garnish with an orange wedge. Healthier Ingredient Swaps Cranberry Juice: Swap for diet/light cranberry juice → cuts ~16–17 g carbs. Orange Juice: Keep 1 oz fresh squeezed (3 g carbs) or cut to 0.5 oz + top with soda water. Optional: Add a splash of soda water for volume without sugar. Skinny Madras (Healthy Version) 1.5 oz vodka 3 oz diet/light cranberry juice 0.5–1 oz fresh orange juice Optional splash of soda water Carbs: ~4–5 g (instead of 21 g) Calories: ~120–130

Coconut Vodka Punch

2 oz coconut vodka 2 oz pineapple juice 1 oz orange juice Splash of grenadine Instructions: Shake all but grenadine with ice. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and drizzle grenadine. Garnish with a cherry. Healthier Ingredient Swaps Pineapple Juice: Use 1 oz fresh pineapple juice + 1 oz soda water → cuts ~4 g carbs. Orange Juice: Keep fresh-squeezed but reduce to 0.5 oz → saves ~1–2 g carbs. Grenadine: Use sugar-free grenadine (like Torani Sugar-Free Pomegranate) or swap with a splash of pomegranate juice → saves ~5 g carbs. Optional: Top with soda water for extra volume, less sugar. Skinny Coconut Sunrise (Healthy Version) 2 oz coconut vodka 1 oz fresh pineapple juice + 1 oz soda water 0.5 oz fresh orange juice 0.5 oz sugar-free grenadine (or splash pomegranate juice) Carbs: ~6–7 g (instead of 18 g) Calories: ~145

Appletini

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Apple Pucker 1 oz Sour Mix Garnish with Cherry Healthier Ingredient Swaps Apple Pucker: Replace with sugar-free apple syrup (like Torani Green Apple Sugar-Free) + splash of fresh apple juice. → saves ~12–14 g carbs. Sour Mix: Use a fresh squeeze of lemon + lime + stevia/monkfruit sweetener instead of store-bought sour mix. → saves ~12–14 g carbs. Cherry: Garnish with a fresh apple slice instead of a sugary maraschino cherry. ✨ Skinny Appletini (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 0.5 oz fresh apple juice + 0.5 oz sugar-free green apple syrup 1 oz fresh lemon/lime juice + pinch of stevia (homemade “sour mix”) Garnish: fresh apple slice Carbs: ~6–7 g (instead of 31 g) Calories: ~165–170

WooWoo

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Peach Schnapps 2 oz Cranberry Juice Healthier Ingredient Swaps Peach Schnapps: Use a sugar-free peach syrup (like Torani or Jordan’s Skinny Mixes) → cuts ~8–9 g carbs. Cranberry Juice: Swap for diet/light cranberry juice (Ocean Spray 5-calorie) → cuts ~11 g carbs. Vodka: Already carb-free Skinny Woo Woo (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz sugar-free peach syrup (or muddled peach + stevia) 2 oz diet/light cranberry juice Carbs: ~2–3 g (instead of 21 g) Calories: ~150

Sex On The Beach

2 oz Vodka 1 oz Peach Schnapps 1 oz Pineapple or Orange Juice 1 oz Cranberry Juice Healthier Ingredient Swaps Peach Schnapps: Replace with sugar-free peach syrup or muddled fresh peach + stevia → saves ~8–9 g carbs. Cranberry Juice: Use diet/light cranberry juice → saves ~5–6 g carbs. Pineapple/Orange Juice: Reduce to 0.5 oz fresh juice + top with soda water → cuts ~2 g carbs but keeps flavor. Skinny Sex on the Beach (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz sugar-free peach syrup (or muddled peach + stevia) 0.5 oz fresh orange juice (or pineapple juice) 1 oz diet/light cranberry juice Top with soda water (optional, for length & fizz) Carbs: ~4–5 g (instead of 18–19 g) Calories: ~160

Lemon Drop Martini

2 oz Lemon Vodka 1 oz Triple Sec 1 oz Lemon Juice .5 oz Simple Syrup Sugar Rim and Garnish with Lemon Healthier Ingredient Swaps Triple Sec: Replace with sugar-free orange liqueur (e.g., Bols Light or a drop of orange extract + stevia). → saves ~9–10 g carbs. Simple Syrup: Swap for sugar-free simple syrup (made with stevia/monkfruit). → saves ~7 g carbs. Sugar Rim: Skip, or use a light dusting of monkfruit/erythritol sweetener. → saves ~4 g carbs. Lemon Juice: Keep fresh! It’s low-carb and adds bright acidity. ✨ Skinny Lemon Drop Martini (Healthy Version) 2 oz lemon vodka 1 oz sugar-free orange liqueur (or ½ oz orange extract + water + stevia) 1 oz fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz sugar-free simple syrup Garnish: lemon wedge (no rim or a sugar-free sweetener rim) Carbs: ~3–4 g (instead of 25 g) Calories: ~160

Moscow Mule

2 oz Vodka .5 oz Lime Juice Top with Ginger Beer Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories Lime Juice (0.5 oz): ~2 g carbs, ~8 calories Ginger Beer (4 oz, regular): ~22 g carbs, ~80 calories Total: ~24 g carbs, ~218 calories Healthier Ingredient Swaps Ginger Beer: Use diet/zero-sugar ginger beer (brands like Fever-Tree Light, Reed’s Zero Sugar, Q Mixers Light). → saves ~20–22 g carbs. Lime Juice: Keep fresh — low-carb, adds brightness. Optional: Add a splash of soda water to lengthen without sugar. Skinny Moscow Mule (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 0.5 oz fresh lime juice Top with diet ginger beer Carbs: ~2 g (instead of 24 g) Calories: ~140

Melon Ball

1 oz vodka 1 oz Midori 4 oz pineapple juice Instructions: Build in a highball with ice. Garnish with melon or lime. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (1 oz): 0 g carbs, ~65 calories Midori (1 oz): ~11 g carbs, ~80 calories Pineapple Juice (4 oz): ~18 g carbs, ~68 calories Total: ~29 g carbs, ~213 calories Healthier Ingredient Swaps Midori: Replace with a sugar-free melon syrup (like Monin or Torani SF) + a splash of fresh cucumber juice for freshness. → saves ~9–10 g carbs. Pineapple Juice: Cut to 2 oz fresh pineapple juice + 2 oz soda water → saves ~9 g carbs. Vodka: Already carb-free Skinny Midori Pineapple (Healthy Version) 1 oz vodka 1 oz sugar-free melon syrup + splash cucumber juice (optional) 2 oz fresh pineapple juice 2 oz soda water Carbs: ~8–9 g (instead of 29 g) Calories: ~135

White Russian

2 oz vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz heavy cream Instructions: Build over ice and float cream on top. Stir before drinking. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories Coffee Liqueur (1 oz Kahlúa): ~11 g carbs, ~100 calories Heavy Cream (1 oz): ~1 g carbs, ~100 calories Total: ~12 g carbs, ~330 calories Healthier Ingredient Swaps Coffee Liqueur: Biggest sugar culprit — swap for cold brew concentrate + sugar-free vanilla or coffee syrup → cuts ~9–10 g carbs. Heavy Cream: Use unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or half & half → lighter calories but still creamy. (Almond milk = ~0–1 g carbs). Vodka: Already carb-free Skinny White Russian (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz cold brew coffee + splash sugar-free coffee/vanilla syrup 1 oz unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk for creaminess) Carbs: ~1–2 g (instead of 12 g) Calories: ~180–190 Coffee Liqueur Options for a Healthier White Russian Store-Bought Lower-Sugar Coffee Liqueurs Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur → less sugar than Kahlúa, stronger coffee flavor. Lyre’s Coffee Originale (non-alcoholic) → sugar-free option if someone wants the taste without booze/sugar. Bols Light Coffee Liqueur → reduced sugar alternative. DIY Healthier Coffee Liqueur (Easy Recipe) 1 cup cold brew concentrate ½ cup vodka 1–2 tsp sugar-free sweetener (stevia, monk fruit, erythritol) ½ tsp vanilla extract Mix and store in a sealed jar — lasts ~2 weeks in the fridge. This way, you can enjoy the coffee liqueur vibe without all the sugar.

Spicy Bloody Mary

2 oz vodka 4 oz tomato juice 0.5 oz lemon juice Dash hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt & pepper Instructions: Roll ingredients back and forth between two glasses with ice. Garnish with celery and olives. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories Tomato Juice (4 oz): ~4–5 g carbs, ~20 calories Lemon Juice (0.5 oz): ~2 g carbs, ~8 calories Hot Sauce, Worcestershire, Spices: ~1 g carbs, negligible calories Total: ~7–8 g carbs, ~158 calories Why It’s Already Healthier Low in sugar compared to juice-based cocktails Contains vitamin C (lemon + tomato) Lycopene-rich tomato juice = antioxidants Can be made spicier (boosts metabolism) Healthier Ingredient Swaps & Tips Tomato Juice: Use low-sodium tomato juice or unsalted vegetable juice to reduce sodium. Worcestershire Sauce: Check labels — some have added sugar. You can use a sugar-free version or sub with coconut aminos. Boost Flavor Without Sugar: Add celery salt, horseradish, cucumber, or jalapeño slices. Optional Garnish: Use fresh garnishes like celery, cucumber, olives, or even pickled green beans instead of bacon/cheese-heavy garnishes. Skinny Bloody Mary (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 4 oz low-sodium tomato juice 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice Dash hot sauce, sugar-free Worcestershire Garnish: celery stalk + cucumber slice Carbs: ~6 g Calories: ~150

Blueberry Vodka Spritz

2 oz blueberry vodka 1 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup Club soda Instructions: Shake vodka, lemon, and syrup with ice. Strain into a glass with fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Blueberry Vodka (2 oz): ~0–2 g carbs, ~130 calories (varies by brand; some flavored vodkas have added sugar). Lemon Juice (1 oz): ~3 g carbs, ~8 calories. Simple Syrup (0.5 oz): ~7 g carbs, ~28 calories. Club Soda: 0 g carbs, 0 calories. Total: ~10–12 g carbs, ~166 calories Healthier Ingredient Swaps Vodka: Choose a sugar-free blueberry vodka (some flavored vodkas add sugar — look for “natural flavor only” versions). Simple Syrup: Swap for sugar-free simple syrup (stevia or monkfruit) → saves ~7 g carbs. Optional Boost: Muddle a few fresh blueberries (adds antioxidants, only ~1 g carb). Skinny Blueberry Collins (Healthy Version) 2 oz sugar-free blueberry vodka 1 oz fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz sugar-free simple syrup Top with club soda Garnish: a few fresh blueberries + lemon wheel Carbs: ~3–4 g (instead of 10–12 g) Calories: ~140

Grape Vodka Fizz

2 oz vodka 1 oz white grape juice 0.5 oz lime juice Club soda Instructions: Shake vodka, grape juice, and lime with ice. Strain into a glass over ice, top with club soda. Garnish with frozen grapes. Nutrition & Carbs (Approximate) Vodka (2 oz): 0 g carbs, ~130 calories White Grape Juice (1 oz): ~6 g carbs, ~40 calories Lime Juice (0.5 oz): ~2 g carbs, ~8 calories Club Soda: 0 g carbs, 0 calories Total: ~8 g carbs, ~178 calories Healthier Ingredient Swaps White Grape Juice: Use light white grape juice (Welch’s makes a reduced-sugar version) or cut with water/soda. → cuts ~4–5 g carbs. Lime Juice: Keep fresh, low in carbs and adds brightness. Club Soda: Already the healthy choice Optional: Add a few frozen grapes as garnish — pretty + keeps drink chilled. Skinny White Grape Spritz (Healthy Version) 2 oz vodka 1 oz light white grape juice (or 0.5 oz regular + 0.5 oz soda) 0.5 oz fresh lime juice Top with club soda Garnish: frozen grapes + lime wheel Carbs: ~3–4 g (instead of 8 g) Calories: ~145

Strawberry Shortcake

2 oz vanilla vodka 1 oz strawberry liqueur 2 oz Milk or half & half Garnish: whipped cream + crushed graham crackers Directions Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka and Liqueur and milk, stir. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Healthier Ingredient Swaps Strawberry Liqueur: Swap for sugar-free strawberry syrup + muddled fresh strawberries → saves ~8–10 g carbs. Milk/Half & Half: Use unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, or Fairlife milk (lower sugar) → saves ~2–3 g carbs. Whipped Cream: Use sugar-free whipped cream → carb-free. Graham Crackers: Use sugar-free cookie crumbs or skip garnish. Skinny Strawberries & Cream Martini (Healthy Version) 2 oz vanilla vodka 2–3 muddled fresh strawberries + splash of sugar-free strawberry syrup 2 oz unsweetened almond milk (or Fairlife low-carb milk) Garnish: sugar-free whipped cream + pinch of crushed sugar-free cookie (optional) Carbs: ~4–5 g (instead of ~18 g) Calories: ~180–200