Cocktail drinks included in this ranking family
Lowest Carb Snapshot For Cocktail
Built from the current ranking shortlistSorted by carbs per 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 5 oz serving
Average across the drinks featured on this page, per 5 oz serving
Sorted by carbs per 5 oz serving (lowest first), then score.
How To Use This Ranking
Use carbs as the first filter
This page is sorted to surface the leanest cocktail choices first. Start with the top ten, then compare calories and ABV.
Watch for calorie tradeoffs
The current ranked list averages 222 calories per 5 oz serving, so carb wins do not always mean the lightest overall pour.
Keep a practical threshold
If you want a fast rule, use the current floor of 13.9g carbs per 5 oz serving as a benchmark and stay near it.
Lowest Carb Cocktail Drinks List — Page 2
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
-
37
Bacardi Mojito Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 13.9g carbs · 163 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
49 -
38
Rusty Nail
Cocktail · 7.0g carbs · 190 calories · 33.0% ABV · 2.5oz serving
66 -
39
Bellini
Cocktail · 14.0g carbs · 130 calories · 8.0% ABV · 5oz serving
36 -
40
Cazadores Paloma Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 14.2g carbs · 162 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
49 -
41
Cuba Libre
Cocktail · 23.0g carbs · 180 calories · 11.0% ABV · 8oz serving
38 -
42
Gimlet
Cocktail · 10.7g carbs · 230 calories · 32.6% ABV · 3.6oz serving
72 -
43
Clover Club
Cocktail · 12.0g carbs · 190 calories · 22.0% ABV · 4oz serving
64 -
44
Bacardi Island Punch Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 15.1g carbs · 166 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
46 -
45
Old Fashioned
Cocktail · 7.9g carbs · 185 calories · 36.3% ABV · 2.6oz serving
77 -
46
Aperol Spritz
Cocktail · 21.0g carbs · 186 calories · 9.0% ABV · 6.7oz serving
32 -
47
White Lady
Cocktail · 11.0g carbs · 190 calories · 26.0% ABV · 3.5oz serving
67 -
48
Harvey Wallbanger
Cocktail · 22.0g carbs · 210 calories · 12.0% ABV · 7oz serving
39 -
49
Americano
Cocktail · 16.0g carbs · 150 calories · 12.0% ABV · 5oz serving
44 -
50
Corpse Reviver No. 2
Cocktail · 13.0g carbs · 200 calories · 24.0% ABV · 4oz serving
63 -
51
Tequila Sunrise
Cocktail · 21.7g carbs · 222 calories · 12.1% ABV · 6.6oz serving
37 -
52
Mint Julep
Cocktail · 12.0g carbs · 165 calories · 30.0% ABV · 3.5oz serving
67 -
53
Aviation
Cocktail · 12.0g carbs · 185 calories · 26.0% ABV · 3.5oz serving
65 -
54
Dark 'n' Stormy
Cocktail · 24.0g carbs · 190 calories · 12.0% ABV · 7oz serving
35 -
55
Sea Breeze
Cocktail · 24.0g carbs · 200 calories · 11.0% ABV · 7oz serving
33 -
56
Cazadores Margarita Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 17.4g carbs · 176 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
41 -
57
Hemingway Daiquiri
Cocktail · 14.0g carbs · 180 calories · 22.0% ABV · 4oz serving
59 -
58
Stinger
Cocktail · 9.0g carbs · 200 calories · 34.0% ABV · 2.5oz serving
63 -
59
Sex On The Beach
Cocktail · 26.3g carbs · 238 calories · 11.3% ABV · 7.3oz serving
30 -
60
Jager Bomb
Cocktail · 21.7g carbs · 170 calories · 8.8% ABV · 6oz serving
28 -
61
Lemon Drop
Cocktail · 14.5g carbs · 216 calories · 25.0% ABV · 4oz serving
60 -
62
Black Russian
Cocktail · 11.0g carbs · 190 calories · 30.0% ABV · 3oz serving
67 -
63
Bacardi Bahama Mama Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 19.1g carbs · 185 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
36 -
64
Mudslide
Cocktail · 64.4g carbs · 524 calories · 6.9% ABV · 16.7oz serving
0 -
65
Bacardi Pineapple Mai Tai Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 19.3g carbs · 184 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
36 -
66
Bacardi Zombie Ready to Serve
Cocktail · 19.5g carbs · 185 calories · 12.5% ABV · 5oz serving
36 -
67
Old Forester Mint Julep
Cocktail · 6.0g carbs · 97 calories · 30.0% ABV · 1.5oz serving
73 -
68
Penicillin
Cocktail · 14.0g carbs · 185 calories · 24.0% ABV · 3.5oz serving
58 -
69
Pisco Sour
Cocktail · 16.0g carbs · 200 calories · 22.0% ABV · 4oz serving
54 -
70
Classic Daiquiri
Cocktail · 15.8g carbs · 221 calories · 26.3% ABV · 3.8oz serving
57 -
71
Mai Tai
Cocktail · 19.8g carbs · 235 calories · 20.2% ABV · 4.7oz serving
47 -
72
Espresso Martini
Cocktail · 16.9g carbs · 211 calories · 22.5% ABV · 4oz serving
52
Want the cross-category view? See the best keto-friendly drinks across every type.
Compare Cocktail Options
Open compare tool →Compare Top Cocktail Picks
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.
More Cocktail Views
Same Ranking Goal Across Other Types
Cocktail Ranking FAQ
What counts as a low-carb cocktail drink?
There is no universal cutoff, but this ranking shows the lowest-carb cocktail options currently tracked. The shortlist averages 17.2g carbs per 5 oz serving and reaches a floor of 13.9g.
Why compare cocktail by more than lowest carb?
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.
Related Blog Reads
More Cocktail content →
Tailgate Drinks: Low Carb Options for Football Season
Tailgating is all about the party atmosphere, but it does not have to be about unlimited calories. The typical tailgate spread of beer, cocktails, and shots can add 1,000 or...
5 min read
Low Carb Holiday Drinks: Festive Cocktails Without the Guilt
The holiday season presents unique challenges for health conscious drinkers. Traditional festive drinks like eggnog, mulled wine, and hot buttered rum can pack 400 to 600...
11 min read
Low Carb Brunch Cocktails: Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Beyond
Brunch without cocktails is just a late breakfast. But those bottomless mimosas and giant Bloody Marys can derail your entire weekend diet. A standard brunch drinking session...
6 min read
10 Lowest-Calorie Canned Cocktails Worth Buying in 2026
Score-ranked picks for the lowest-calorie canned cocktails in the DrinkLeader catalog — brand-diverse, under 120 calories, and built to keep ABV usable.
4 min read
Espresso Martini Reinvented: Low-Calorie Coffee Cocktail Recipes
The espresso martini is back and bigger than ever. This coffee-meets-cocktail creation has become a brunch staple and after-dinner favorite. But with 250+ calories in a...
2 min read
Aperol Spritz Makeover: 5 Lower-Calorie Italian Cocktails
The Aperol Spritz has become the unofficial drink of summer. That iconic orange cocktail is refreshing, beautiful, and perfect for warm weather sipping. But at 150-200 calories...
2 min read