Key takeaways
- Hard teas average 15.7g of carbs and 156 calories per serving across 37 teas; the lowest lists 2.0g (Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea + Vodka).
- Canned cocktails average 14.0g of carbs across 567 drinks; 230 list 5g or less.
- DrinkLeader tracks carbs, not sugar separately, so no sugar numbers are given here.
The lowest-carb hard tea in the live catalog is Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea + Vodka at 2.0g of carbs and 100 calories per 12 oz. Sugar is not tracked as its own figure, so carbs are the closest measure. Regular hard teas average 16g.
Lowest-carb hard teas
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Cruiser Classic Iced Tea + Vodka | Hard Tea | 12oz | 2.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Sun Cruiser Lemonade + Iced Tea | Hard Tea | 12oz | 2.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Sun Cruiser Raspberry | Hard Tea | 12oz | 2.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Sun Cruiser Peach | Hard Tea | 12oz | 2.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Surfside Iced Tea | Hard Tea | 12oz | 3.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Surfside Half & Half | Hard Tea | 12oz | 3.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Surfside Peach Tea | Hard Tea | 12oz | 3.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
| Surfside Blueberry Lemonade | Hard Tea | 12oz | 3.0g | 100 | 4.5% |
Twisted Tea by carbs
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Tea Light - Hard Iced Tea | Hard Tea | 12oz | 8.8g | 110 | 4.0% |
| Twisted Tea Half & Half | Hard Tea | 12oz | 23.0g | 190 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Mango | Hard Tea | 12oz | 25.8g | 192 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea | Hard Tea | 12oz | 25.9g | 194 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Sweet Cherry Lime | Hard Tea | 12oz | 28.0g | 210 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Blueberry | Hard Tea | 12oz | 28.0g | 210 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Raspberry | Hard Tea | 12oz | 29.0g | 210 | 5.0% |
| Twisted Tea Peach | Hard Tea | 12oz | 32.0g | 220 | 5.0% |
Lowest-carb canned cocktails
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 140 | 7.0% |
| Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Lime | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 150 | 7.0% |
| Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Pineapple | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 150 | 7.0% |
| Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Strawberry | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 150 | 7.0% |
| Ranch Rider Ranch Water | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 119 | 6.0% |
| Ranch Rider Jalapeño Ranch Water | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 119 | 6.0% |
| Long Drink Zero Sugar | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 99 | 5.5% |
| Mom Water Julie Peach | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Mom Water Linda Lemon | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Mom Water Sandy Orange | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
Canned cocktails listing 0g of carbs, lowest calories first:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Pineapple Chili | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 85 | 4.5% |
| Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Grapefruit Thyme | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 85 | 4.5% |
| Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Lemon Orchard | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 85 | 4.5% |
| Flying Embers Hard Kombucha Black Cherry | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 85 | 4.5% |
| Mom Water Julie Peach | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Mom Water Linda Lemon | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Mom Water Sandy Orange | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Mom Water Karen Pear | Canned Cocktail | 12oz | 0.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
What the numbers do and do not say
Carbs include sugar but are not identical to it, and a low-carb can still contains alcohol calories. Check the can for a sugar line. The low-sugar mixers guide shows how mixers change carbs, and the low-calorie cocktails guide covers classics.
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown, so compare the Serving column. The methodology page has the details. Browse all hard teas, canned cocktails or zero-carb drinks.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a zero sugar Twisted Tea?
DrinkLeader does not track sugar separately. The lowest-carb Twisted Tea in the catalog is shown in the first table; compare its carbs with the regular flavors.
What is the lowest-sugar hard iced tea?
Sugar is not tracked separately, so the ranking uses carbs. The first table lists hard teas lowest carbs first.
Are there sugar free canned cocktails?
The catalog tracks carbs, not sugar. The canned cocktail tables list the lowest-carb options, including those listing 0g.
Does low carbs mean sugar free?
Not exactly. A low carbs figure means little sugar can be present, but check the label for a sugar number.
Do low-carb canned cocktails have fewer calories?
Usually, but alcohol still supplies calories. Compare the Calories and ABV 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.