Cocktail entries currently indexed
Cocktails can range from extremely efficient to sugar-heavy depending on mixer choice and portion size.
Filter for higher score, then inspect carbs and volume before deciding between spirit-forward and juice-based options.
Top examples right now: Vesper, Vesper Martini, Dirty Martini
Cocktail Snapshot
Updated from current tracked inventoryHigher scores usually signal stronger macro efficiency
Best carb floor found in the current top list
Useful when you are optimizing for lighter pours
Cocktail Rankings
All rankings →How To Choose Better Cocktail Drinks
Use these benchmarks to move from category browsing to an actual ordering decision.
Start with the cocktail leaders
Use the highest scoring cocktail picks as your baseline, then compare carbs and calories against anything you are about to order.
Set a macro floor before you browse
The current top set bottoms out at about 0.0g carbs and 105 calories, which gives you a realistic target for cleaner choices.
Use ABV to break ties
When two options look similar, compare alcohol strength. This page averages about 23.9% ABV across the featured list.
Cocktail Choices — Page 2
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Fair
Mojito
60
Fair
Irish Car Bomb
H
60
Fair
Hemingway Daiquiri
P
59
Fair
Penicillin
59
Fair
Jack and Coke
59
Fair
Rum and Coke
59
Fair
Classic Daiquiri
L
57
Fair
Last Word
B
57
Fair
Bee's Knees
P
55
Fair
Pisco Sour
53
Fair
Espresso Martini
G
51
Fair
Gold Rush
B
50
Fair
Bramble
50
Fair
Strawberry Margarita
50
Fair
Moscow Mule
50
Fair
Red Bull Vodka
C
49
High Carb
Caipirinha
G
49
High Carb
Gin Fizz
J
49
High Carb
John Collins
47
High Carb
Mai Tai
47
High Carb
Screwdriver
46
High Carb
Aperol Spritz
A
45
High Carb
Americano
45
High Carb
Whisky SOur
F
39
High Carb
French Martini
R
39
High Carb
Ramos Gin Fizz
P
39
High Carb
Paper Plane
H
39
High Carb
Harvey Wallbanger
C
38
High Carb
Cuba Libre
37
High Carb
Tequila Sunrise
B
36
High Carb
Bellini
D
35
High Carb
Dark 'n' Stormy
34
High Carb
Vodka and Rockstar
S
33
High Carb
Sea Breeze
S
31
High Carb
Singapore Sling
P
31
High Carb
Planter's Punch
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See how the two strongest cocktail options stack up on score, carbs, calories, and ABV.
Compare Lowest Carb Cocktail
Use this pair when you want the leanest cocktail options side by side.
Best Score Vs Lowest Calorie Cocktail
Useful when you want to pressure-test efficiency versus total calorie cost.
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What is the healthiest way to compare cocktail drinks?
Start with score, then check carbs, calories, and serving size together. DrinkLeader currently tracks 80 cocktail entries, so the best choice is the one that stays efficient across all three.
Are all cocktail drinks low carb?
No. The category averages about 15.0g carbs per drink, but the best entries in the current list drop to 0.0g. Range matters more than category labels.
How should I use this cocktail guide before ordering?
Use this page to build a shortlist, then open the ranking pages for best score, lowest carb, and lowest calorie views. The current featured leader is Vesper.