9 Low-Carb Cocktails You Can Drink on a Diet

Thinking of going on a low-carb diet? Good news: while you need to be more conscious of what you choose to imbibe, there's no need to ditch alcohol altogether. (Cue the sighs of relief.)

Yes, some drinks are higher in sugar (and therefore higher in carbs) than others. So while you can’t really knock back complex craft cocktails or a few rounds of beer, you can opt for lighter beverages that won’t rack up the carbs. (You'll also probably get drunker faster, though whether that's a benefit or a drawback is up for debate.)

Here are 5 low-carb cocktails that'll let you be the life of the party, without making you feel guilty about cheating on your diet.