Keto Snapshot

Built from the current ranking shortlist

This page ranks alcoholic drinks at 5g of carbs or less by DrinkLeader score, pulled from every type in the catalog. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.

Tracked choices 1681

Alcoholic drinks at 5g of carbs or less across every type

Featured list size 36

The top shortlist shown on this page

Average carbs 3.9g

Average across the drinks featured on this page

Average score 84.1

Sorted by DrinkLeader score (highest first), then carbs

Highest ABV 35.0%

Strongest pick within the current keto shortlist

How To Use This Ranking

Start with the 5g carb cutoff

Every drink on this page already clears the keto-friendly threshold, so you can sort purely on score without re-checking carbs.

Compare across types, not just within one

This list spans seltzer, spirits, wine, and canned cocktails, so use it when your only constraint is carbs, not category.

Check ABV before you order

Low-carb does not mean low-alcohol. Compare ABV and serving size once you have a shortlist you like.

Best Keto-Friendly Drinks List — Page 40

Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and ABV before ordering.

  1. 1405

    Justin Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 14.0% ABV

    84
  2. 1406

    Long Drink Strong Citrus

    Canned Cocktail · 5.0g carbs · 180 calories · 8.5% ABV

    84
  3. 1407

    Decoy Merlot

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 122 calories · 13.9% ABV

    84
  4. 1408

    Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.9% ABV

    84
  5. 1409

    Apothic Inferno Red Blend

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 148 calories · 15.9% ABV

    84
  6. 1410

    Barefoot Pinot Grigio

    Wine · 2.8g carbs · 118 calories · 12.5% ABV

    84
  7. 1411

    Yuengling Flight

    Beer · 2.6g carbs · 95 calories · 4.2% ABV

    84
  8. 1412

    Michelob Ultra

    Beer · 2.6g carbs · 95 calories · 4.2% ABV

    84
  9. 1413

    Social Club Sidecar Spritz

    Hard Seltzer · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 6.0% ABV

    84
  10. 1414

    Social Club Citrus Gimlet

    Hard Seltzer · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 6.0% ABV

    84
  11. 1415

    Social Club Old Fashioned

    Hard Seltzer · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 6.0% ABV

    84
  12. 1416

    Bogle Essential Red

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  13. 1417

    Trapiche Oak Cask Malbec

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  14. 1418

    Alamos Malbec

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  15. 1419

    Catena Malbec

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  16. 1420

    Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  17. 1421

    Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  18. 1422

    Josh Cellars Merlot

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 122 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  19. 1423

    Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  20. 1424

    Josh Cellars Chardonnay

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  21. 1425

    La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  22. 1426

    Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  23. 1427

    A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  24. 1428

    Erath Oregon Pinot Noir

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  25. 1429

    La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  26. 1430

    La Crema Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  27. 1431

    Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  28. 1432

    Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  29. 1433

    Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  30. 1434

    Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 125 calories · 13.5% ABV

    84
  31. 1435

    Cutwater Grapefruit Tequila Paloma

    Canned Cocktail · 4.0g carbs · 100 calories · 5.9% ABV

    83
  32. 1436

    Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple

    Liqueur · 4.0g carbs · 103 calories · 35.0% ABV

    83
  33. 1437

    Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    83
  34. 1438

    Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    83
  35. 1439

    Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 122 calories · 13.5% ABV

    83
  36. 1440

    Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon

    Wine · 4.0g carbs · 120 calories · 13.5% ABV

    83

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Keto Ranking FAQ

What counts as a keto-friendly drink here?

This ranking includes alcoholic drinks (above 0.5% ABV) at 5g of carbs or less, sorted by DrinkLeader score. The current shortlist averages 3.9g carbs.

How is this different from the keto and low-carb guide?

The keto and low-carb guide explains ordering strategy across categories. This page is the ranked shortlist itself, filtered strictly by the 5g carb cutoff.

Where should I go after this ranking?

Open the lowest-carb ranking for your favorite type, or use compare to check two keto-friendly options side by side before you order.

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