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Lowest Calorie Snapshot For Cocktail
Built from the current ranking shortlistSorted by calories per 3.5 oz serving (lowest first), then score. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.
The top shortlist shown on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page, per 3.5 oz serving
Average across the drinks featured on this page, per 3.5 oz serving
Sorted by calories per 3.5 oz serving (lowest first), then score.
How To Use This Ranking
Start with energy cost
This list is tuned for the lightest-calorie cocktail options first, which is useful when portion control matters more than raw score.
Check carbs before you commit
The average on this page is 6.9g carbs per 3.5 oz serving, so verify that a low-calorie option also fits your macro target.
Use score as the tiebreaker
When calories are close, prefer the stronger overall performer. The current shortlist averages a 53.9 score.
Lowest Calorie Cocktail Drinks List
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
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Bloody Mary
Cocktail · 8.9g carbs · 138 calories · 8.0% ABV · 7.5oz serving
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2
Irish Car Bomb
Cocktail · 0.0g carbs · 223 calories · 6.9% ABV · 12oz serving
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3
Strawberry Daiquiri (blended)
Cocktail · 0.0g carbs · 225 calories · 9.4% ABV · 12oz serving
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4
Rum and Diet Coke
Cocktail · 1.3g carbs · 174 calories · 11.4% ABV · 9.2oz serving
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5
Mimosa
Cocktail · 5.7g carbs · 105 calories · 10.0% ABV · 5oz serving
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6
Vodka Diet Coke
Cocktail · 0.5g carbs · 194 calories · 13.0% ABV · 9.2oz serving
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Jack and Diet Coke
Cocktail · 0.5g carbs · 196 calories · 13.0% ABV · 9.2oz serving
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Red Bull Vodka (Sugar Free)
Cocktail · 1.4g carbs · 199 calories · 13.3% ABV · 9oz serving
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Vodka and Rockstar Diet
Cocktail · 2.0g carbs · 269 calories · 13.3% ABV · 12oz serving
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10
John Collins
Cocktail · 18.0g carbs · 180 calories · 11.0% ABV · 8oz serving
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Cuba Libre
Cocktail · 23.0g carbs · 180 calories · 11.0% ABV · 8oz serving
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12
Moscow Mule
Cocktail · 13.8g carbs · 155 calories · 9.7% ABV · 6.2oz serving
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Bellini
Cocktail · 14.0g carbs · 130 calories · 8.0% ABV · 5oz serving
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14
Mojito
Cocktail · 12.2g carbs · 176 calories · 11.9% ABV · 6.7oz serving
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15
Dark 'n' Stormy
Cocktail · 24.0g carbs · 190 calories · 12.0% ABV · 7oz serving
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Aperol Spritz
Cocktail · 7.0g carbs · 186 calories · 9.0% ABV · 6.7oz serving
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Strawberry Margarita
Cocktail · 18.7g carbs · 233 calories · 12.0% ABV · 8.3oz serving
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18
Gin Fizz
Cocktail · 16.0g carbs · 170 calories · 12.0% ABV · 6oz serving
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Jager Bomb
Cocktail · 21.7g carbs · 170 calories · 8.8% ABV · 6oz serving
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Sea Breeze
Cocktail · 24.0g carbs · 200 calories · 11.0% ABV · 7oz serving
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Cranberry Vodka (Cape Cod)
Cocktail · 0.0g carbs · 343 calories · 10.9% ABV · 12oz serving
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Jack and Coke
Cocktail · 13.0g carbs · 176 calories · 13.3% ABV · 6oz serving
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Rum and Coke
Cocktail · 13.0g carbs · 177 calories · 13.3% ABV · 6oz serving
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Americano
Cocktail · 16.0g carbs · 150 calories · 12.0% ABV · 5oz serving
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Harvey Wallbanger
Cocktail · 22.0g carbs · 210 calories · 12.0% ABV · 7oz serving
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Red Bull Vodka
Cocktail · 20.7g carbs · 271 calories · 13.3% ABV · 9oz serving
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Screwdriver
Cocktail · 24.0g carbs · 369 calories · 13.3% ABV · 12oz serving
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Mudslide
Cocktail · 64.4g carbs · 524 calories · 6.9% ABV · 16.7oz serving
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Ramos Gin Fizz
Cocktail · 18.0g carbs · 220 calories · 11.0% ABV · 7oz serving
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Gin And Tonic (Bombay)
Cocktail · 11.5g carbs · 197 calories · 15.2% ABV · 6.2oz serving
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Skinny Margarita
Cocktail · 12.1g carbs · 172 calories · 14.8% ABV · 5.4oz serving
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Sex On The Beach
Cocktail · 26.3g carbs · 238 calories · 11.3% ABV · 7.3oz serving
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Vodka and Rockstar
Cocktail · 31.0g carbs · 399 calories · 13.3% ABV · 12oz serving
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Tequila Sunrise
Cocktail · 21.7g carbs · 222 calories · 12.1% ABV · 6.6oz serving
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Tom Collins
Cocktail · 11.2g carbs · 194 calories · 17.1% ABV · 5.5oz serving
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Irish Coffee
Cocktail · 14.0g carbs · 220 calories · 10.0% ABV · 6oz serving
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Cocktail Ranking FAQ
How do I use this low-calorie cocktail ranking?
Start with the first page of results, then compare carbs and ABV before ordering. The current shortlist averages 95 calories per 3.5 oz serving.
Why compare cocktail by more than lowest calorie?
Because a drink can look strong in one metric and weak in another. Use this page for the primary goal, then open the sibling rankings to compare the same category by other constraints.
Where should I go after this cocktail ranking?
Open the main cocktail guide for category benchmarks and ordering strategy, then use related blog posts for deeper brand and cocktail coverage.
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