What can I drink in cold weather?

The weather here in the Bay Area has gotten chilly, the clouds are moving in, and the leaves are dropping fast. I've found several things along the way that I miss, but this is my first Fall on keto. While my family guzzles sugary hot cocoa by the fire, what's a girl to do when the market is out of sugar-free cocoa?

I know, I know, I could just drink tea. I love tea. Tea is great. But cocoa... there's something comforting and extra delicious about a hot cocoa when you set out to a school football game, or an evening stroll, or any outdoor event. I wanted to create something equally delicious that satisfied my craving for a warm beverage.

I came up with a simple solution - almond milk and sugar free flavoring syrup. Zero net carb warm goodness. Mix up whatever flavors you have on hand, or get creative!

If you're feeling like adding a little adult to your beverage, any low carb liquor will do the trick. Remember to use a nutrition tracking app to check your booze. I was surprised how many of the drinks I figured wouldn't be high in sugar actually are. Below, S/F means Sugar Free. Also, give the drink a little swirl while you hold it, the ingredients tend to separate a bit.

Here are a few I liked:

Almond Milk (1 cup)
S/F Caramel Syrup w/ Vodka (0g net carbs)
S/F Vanilla Syrup w/ Spiced Rum (0g net carbs)
S/F Raspberry w/ Vodka (0g net carbs)

Coconut Milk (1/3 cup)
S/F Vanilla Syrup w/ Malibu Rum (2g net carbs)

Admittedly, the coconut milk one is a little weird, but the serving size is only 1/3 cup. It grew on me after a few sips. The raspberry almond one was good, tasted like a warm fruit pie. I couldn't drink a whole cup's worth, but it was an interesting change up.

Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite combos!