![]() WHAT TO DRINK A BOURBON OLD FASHIONED WITH So, this version has 2g of carbohydrates in it, instead of the normal 5g – 10g bourbon old fashioned. There are some carbs in bitters, regardless of which type you use, but a tiny amount of bitters goes a long way. This keto-friendly version, however, swaps the sugar for a keto-approved sweetener and reduces the amount of bitters used. Traditional recipes use sugar to sweeten the drink, which certainly doesn’t help the carb count. In a traditional bourbon old fashioned (depending on the amount of different ingredients used) can have anywhere from 5g – 10g of carbohydrates. HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN A BOURBON OLD FASHIONED? So, opting for a more expensive bourbon can make this drink all that much better. You truly do get what you pay for and that can go a long way when it comes to a delicious mixed drink. While there is nothing wrong with lower cost liquors, choosing ones that are higher in price is a good idea. HIGHER PRICE ACTUALLY MEANS HIGHER QUALITY Some flavored bourbons contain lots of added ingredients, along with the one ingredient you are trying to steer clear of sugar. Flavored bourbons sound good in theory, especially when the flavor compliments the flavor of the drink. To start, steer clear of any flavored bourbon you may see in your local liquor store. Here are some tidbits of info to get you started. ![]() Not sure where to start with the seemingly endless choices? CHOOSING A GOOD BOURBONĬhoosing a good bourbon is imperative to creating a delicious cocktail. Just because an ingredient is keto-friendly, that doesn’t make it “truly keto.” It just means it is safe to eat because the carb count is low enough. Some common keto-friendly products include Zevia, monk fruit sweetener, and unsweetened almond milk. These foods/ingredients are very low in carbohydrates (3g or less) and generally have little to no fat or protein. Keto-friendly, on the other hand, is a food or ingredient that is able to be consumed while on the keto diet. However, they try to make 70% of their calories come from fat. Generally, those eating a keto diet aim for 20g (sometimes 30g) of carbohydrates or less daily. These follow the high fat, low-carb equation mentioned above. Used alone, keto (or ketogenic) references a food, recipe, or way of eating that is high in fat, has a moderate amount of protein, and a low (usually five or less) amount of carbs.Ĭommon keto foods/ingredients are heavy cream, butter, avocado, and almond flour. There is often some confusion as to the difference in the term “keto” versus “keto-friendly.” While the two terms are often used interchangeably by those on keto, they actually mean two different things. ![]() WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN KETO AND KETO-FRIENDLY? Some recipes for old fashioned call for angostura bitters instead of orange.įor a long time, orange bitters were very hard to get in the United States, so some drinks that used them traditionally now exclude them. However, the two shouldn’t be confused as they are different from one another. You might often see orange bitters and angostura bitters used together, or interchangeably. Orange bitters is a form of bitters, a cocktail flavoring made from the peels of Seville oranges, cardamom, caraway seed, coriander and burnt sugar in an alcohol base. You simply mix all of the ingredients together in a glass and drink up! WHAT ARE ORANGE BITTERS? ![]() Making a bourbon old fashioned is incredibly easy.
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