3. Whiskey
Let’s cut to the chase here! These other liquors can be great, but can diabetics drink whiskey? I’d be wondering that too considering it is my go-to liquor. The simple answer to that question is yes. And honestly, any 80 proof pure spirit on this list will contain an estimated 70 calories per serving and 0 carbs. So, then why does whiskey rank at number 3 out of the 11 best alcoholic drinks for diabetics type 1 or type 2? No, the answer is not simply because it is my personal favorite. First off, whiskey has the most variety. Yes, you’ve got your different flavors of brandy, and many spirits come in a light or dark variety, but whiskey is in a class all on its own. There are the generic whiskeys (least amount of calories), Irish whiskey, scotch, malt (I’d stay away from these if I were you), Bourbon (some brands of this, particularly Makers Mark would not be a good option for you), Rye whiskey… I mean, the list goes on. And every form of whiskey has a very distinct flavor. You’d be hard-pressed to find at least one you didn’t like! Now, the second reason it ranked so high? Two words. Pickle juice. I know it sounds crazy—and don’t knock it til you try it—but a shot of pickle juice with straight whiskey (separate, of course) is not only delicious, but the pickle juice actually has health benefits, as well; and you’ll never guess what one of those benefits are. It helps control your blood glucose levels. I’ll be honest, you can take a shot of pickle juice with any of these other spirits, but I have found that the pickle juice marries best with whiskey.
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