Key takeaways
- Only 54 of 863 beers list 5g of carbs or less; the average beer lists 13.2g. The lowest is Hahn Ultra Low Carb at 0.9g.
- Hard seltzer averages 2.2g and 297 of 301 list 5g or less.
- Vodka (0.8g) and tequila (0.0g) with soda water keep the bar low carb.
For a Super Bowl party, stock light lagers, low-carb seltzers, and spirits with soda water. Regular beer is the main carb source at a game-day party, followed by mix-based cocktails. Numbers below are live catalog data.
Beer: pick the light ones
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahn Ultra Low Carb | Beer | 11.2oz | 0.9g | 87 | 4.2% |
| Tite Frette Greboise | Beer | 12oz | 2.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Hahn SuperDry | Beer | 11.2oz | 2.2g | 99 | 4.6% |
| Hahn SuperDry 3.5 | Beer | 11.2oz | 2.2g | 78 | 3.5% |
| Mort Subite Witte Lambic | Beer | 8.5oz | 2.3g | 112 | 5.5% |
| Tecate Alta | Beer | 12oz | 2.4g | 85 | 4.0% |
| Miller64 | Beer | 12oz | 2.4g | 64 | 2.8% |
| Michelob Ultra Pure Gold | Beer | 12oz | 2.5g | 85 | 3.8% |
| NIXE Extra Dry | Beer | 12oz | 2.5g | 114 | 4.9% |
| Molson Canadian 67 | Beer | 11.5oz | 2.5g | 67 | 3.0% |
See the low-carb beer guide and the light beer guide; Michelob Ultra and Bud Light have their own pages.
Hard seltzer
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Equis Ranch Water Lime Seltzer | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Corona Hard Seltzer Tropical Lime | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Corona Hard Seltzer Mango | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Corona Hard Seltzer Cherry | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Corona Hard Seltzer Blackberry Lime | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 4.5% |
| Nude Vodka Soda Grapefruit | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 100 | 5.0% |
| Flying Embers Pineapple Chili | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 95 | 4.5% |
| Flying Embers Grapefruit Thyme | Hard Seltzer | 12oz | 0.0g | 95 | 4.5% |
The hard seltzer guide has more.
Game-day cocktails
Batch cocktails and margaritas can run high. The lowest-carb cocktails:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Daiquiri (blended) | Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 225 | 9.4% |
| Cranberry Vodka (Cape Cod) | Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 343 | 10.9% |
| Irish Car Bomb | Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 223 | 6.9% |
| Grey Goose Classic Martini | Cocktail | 1.5oz | 0.4g | 88 | 35.0% |
| Vodka Diet Coke | Cocktail | 9.2oz | 0.5g | 194 | 13.0% |
| Jack and Diet Coke | Cocktail | 9.2oz | 0.5g | 196 | 13.0% |
| Vesper | Cocktail | 4.5oz | 1.3g | 311 | 42.1% |
| Rum and Diet Coke | Cocktail | 9.2oz | 1.3g | 174 | 11.4% |
And the higher end, where mixes and juice add up:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee's Knees | Cocktail | 3.5oz | 15.0g | 190 | 24.0% |
| Bacardi Island Punch Ready to Serve | Cocktail | 5oz | 15.1g | 166 | 12.5% |
| Classic Daiquiri | Cocktail | 3.8oz | 15.8g | 221 | 26.3% |
| Last Word | Cocktail | 3.5oz | 16.0g | 215 | 27.0% |
| Pisco Sour | Cocktail | 4oz | 16.0g | 200 | 22.0% |
| Gold Rush | Cocktail | 3oz | 16.0g | 200 | 26.0% |
For a lighter batch, use tequila with soda water and fresh lime; the tequila cocktail guide has ideas, and the mixers guide covers the rest.
Party plan
- Stock a light lager and a low-carb seltzer alongside regular options.
- Offer spirits with soda water and diet mixers.
- Label higher-carb batch drinks.
- Measure pours against a standard drink.
- Browse the under 5g of carbs and under 200 calories lists.
How to read the numbers
Beer and seltzer figures use producer data where available; cocktails are estimated from standard recipes. Compare the Serving column. The methodology page has the details.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC defines moderate drinking as up to two drinks a day for men and one for women when adults choose to drink, and says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-carb beer for a Super Bowl party?
The light and ultra-low-carb lagers. The beer table above ranks the lowest in the catalog by carbs.
Is hard seltzer a good low-carb party drink?
Many list low carbs, but the range is wide. The seltzer table above shows the lowest in the catalog.
What should I serve for a keto-friendly crowd?
Spirits with soda water, light beer, dry wine and low-carb seltzers, with diet mixers on the side.
What about game-day cocktails like margaritas?
Mix-based margaritas list higher carbs. Use tequila, soda water and fresh lime for a lighter version.
How much should I stock?
This guide gives no quantities. Count servings against a standard drink (12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of wine, 1.5 oz of spirits per NIAAA) and drink responsibly.
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.