Key takeaways
- The lowest-calorie canned cocktail in the catalog lists 80 calories (Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Berry Hibiscus); the average can lists 188.
- Hard seltzers average 105 calories; the average beer lists 167.
- Calories track ABV and can size, so compare the Serving and ABV columns.
For the fewest calories at the beach, start with Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Berry Hibiscus at 80 calories among cocktail cans, or White Claw 70 Pineapple at 70 among seltzers. Those are live catalog figures per serving. Cans are also the easiest drinks to carry; check local beach rules on alcohol first.
Low-calorie cocktail cans
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer Berry Hibiscus | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 1.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| SoCIAL LITE Mango Lemonade | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| SoCIAL LITE Strawberry Margarita | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| SoCIAL LITE Moscow Mule | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 2.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| Crook & Marker Margarita | Canned Cocktail | 11.5oz | 4.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| Crook & Marker Paloma | Canned Cocktail | 11.5oz | 4.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| Crook & Marker Cosmopolitan | Canned Cocktail | 11.5oz | 4.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
| Crook & Marker Spiked Lemonade | Canned Cocktail | 11.5oz | 4.0g | 80 | 4.0% |
Low-calorie hard seltzers
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Claw 70 Pineapple | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 1.0g | 70 | 3.7% |
| White Claw 70 Clementine | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 1.0g | 70 | 3.7% |
| White Claw 70 Blood Orange | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 1.0g | 70 | 3.7% |
| White Claw 70 Lemon | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 1.0g | 70 | 3.7% |
| Barefoot Hard Seltzer Cherry Cranberry | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 2.0g | 70 | 4.0% |
| Barefoot Hard Seltzer Peach Nectarine | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 2.0g | 70 | 4.0% |
See the lowest-calorie hard seltzers guide for more.
Light beer
Beers listing 100 calories or less per serving:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller64 | Beer | 12oz | 2.4g | 64 | 2.8% |
| Beck's Premier Light | Beer | 12oz | 3.9g | 64 | 2.3% |
| Molson Canadian 67 | Beer | 11.5oz | 2.5g | 67 | 3.0% |
| Hoegarden Hoegaarden Agrum | Beer | 8.5oz | 9.0g | 67 | 2.0% |
| Small Beer Lager | Beer | 11.8oz | 6.6g | 77 | 2.1% |
| Hahn SuperDry 3.5 | Beer | 11.2oz | 2.2g | 78 | 3.5% |
Sweet cans to watch
Frozen-style and juice-based cans list more carbs:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schofferhofer Grapefruit | Canned Cocktail | 16.9oz | 16.0g | 125 | 2.5% |
| Naturdays Strawberry Lemonade | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 130 | 4.2% |
| Naturdays Pineapple Lemonade | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 130 | 4.2% |
| Leinenkugel Summer Shandy | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 130 | 4.2% |
| Leinenkugel Grapefruit Shandy | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 130 | 4.2% |
| Shock Top Lemon Shandy | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 15.0g | 140 | 4.2% |
How to read the numbers
Figures are per the serving shown. Browse drinks under 100 calories or the methodology page.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
What are low-calorie drinks to take to the beach?
Light beer, hard seltzer and low-calorie canned cocktails. The tables above rank each by calories using live catalog data.
What are the lowest-calorie cocktail cans?
The first table above ranks canned cocktails by calories per serving. Some are lower in ABV, which is why they are lower in calories.
Are low-calorie cans also low in carbs?
Not always. Compare both columns; a few list more carbs than their calories suggest.
Can I drink on a public beach?
Rules vary by location. Check local rules before you pack alcohol; this guide does not give legal advice.
Does a lower-calorie can mean a lower-alcohol can?
Often, since alcohol is the main calorie source. Check the ABV and Serving columns.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.