Be warned for two reasons!
1 - calories or not in vodka, gin etc, drinking alcohol will kick you out of ketosis and slow or stall your weight loss.
2 - hangovers, even if you don't "normally" have them - your body will get dehydrated MUCH more quickly as it's in ketosis and your kidneys are filtering like fiends to get rid of ketones from your system.
My professional life revolves around meetings which have a "social drinking" element. I've written in my diary about how much I have noticed my alcohol intake was creeping up before starting this diet. I guess it's down to you, and how you feel. Ask yourself this: What's the difference between a glass of wine and a slice of cake or a bowl of pasta? Probably not much, but if you are prepared to compromise on one, you will compromise on the others, and you are losing weight whilst compromising yourself.
If you feel that you need to have a drink to celebrate a social event or at a family gathering, stick to clear spirits - best drinks are going to be things like vodka and soda or gin and slimline tonic. Steer clear of cocktails, anything fruity, anything "brown or red" like wine or sherry and DEFINITELY give beer and lager a miss.
Sigh, I do pine for a Peroni now and again!
