Data ranking
Lowest Calorie Gin Cocktails, Ranked by Data
The lowest-calorie Gin cocktails in this data are Coronation Cocktail (~109 kcal), Prairie Chicken (~110 kcal), Prairie Chicken (~110 kcal).
Alcohol contributes roughly 7 kcal per gram, which means calorie count in cocktails tracks closely with ABV and pour size — often more than with added sugar or syrup. A lower-calorie cocktail is usually a lower-ABV or smaller-serve cocktail. We reviewed 257 nutrition-complete cocktail recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median for this set: 127 kcal.
257Recipes reviewed
25Matching this guide
127 kcalMedian calories
2.2gMedian sugar
25.6%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Calories | Nutrition | Alcohol | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronation Cocktail | 109.0kcal | 109 kcal | 2.7g sugar · 4.0g carbs | 25.0% ABV · 0.94 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 2 | Prairie Chicken | 110.0kcal | 110 kcal | 0.1g sugar · 0.2g carbs | 21.9% ABV · 0.73 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 3 | Prairie Chicken | 110.0kcal | 110 kcal | 0.1g sugar · 0.2g carbs | 21.9% ABV · 0.73 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 4 | Traditional Martini (Dry) | 106.0kcal | 106 kcal | 1.2g sugar · 1.8g carbs | 29.7% ABV · 1.00 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 5 | Turf Cocktail | 108.0kcal | 108 kcal | 1.6g sugar · 2.4g carbs | 30.5% ABV · 1.07 std | Any occasion |
| 6 | Dubonnet Cocktail | 113.0kcal | 113 kcal | 3.6g sugar · 5.3g carbs | 24.7% ABV · 0.94 std | Any occasion |
| 7 | Trinity Cocktail | 113.0kcal | 113 kcal | 3.1g sugar · 4.4g carbs | 25.6% ABV · 0.96 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 8 | Hotel Plaza Cocktail | 113.0kcal | 113 kcal | 3.1g sugar · 4.4g carbs | 25.6% ABV · 0.96 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 9 | Plaza Cocktail | 113.0kcal | 113 kcal | 3.1g sugar · 4.4g carbs | 25.6% ABV · 0.96 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 10 | Chelsea Sidecar Cocktail | 122.0kcal | 122 kcal | 6.1g sugar · 8.2g carbs | 23.8% ABV · 0.89 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 11 | Imperial Cocktail | 128.0kcal | 128 kcal | 7.9g sugar · 12.2g carbs | 13.2% ABV · 0.74 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 12 | White Cargo Cocktail | 129.0kcal | 129 kcal | 6.2g sugar · 7.1g carbs | 21.9% ABV · 0.73 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 13 | Waikiki Beachcomber | 125.0kcal | 125 kcal | 7.0g sugar · 8.6g carbs | 26.7% ABV · 0.89 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 14 | Dry Martini | 127.0kcal | 127 kcal | 0.4g sugar · 0.6g carbs | 33.5% ABV · 1.31 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 15 | Martini | 127.0kcal | 127 kcal | 0.4g sugar · 0.6g carbs | 33.5% ABV · 1.31 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 16 | Lone Tree Cooler | 132.0kcal | 132 kcal | 3.4g sugar · 3.7g carbs | 12.0% ABV · 1.25 std | Any occasion |
| 17 | Brown Cocktail | 129.0kcal | 129 kcal | 0.9g sugar · 1.3g carbs | 34.7% ABV · 1.30 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 18 | Gin and Soda | 139.0kcal | 139 kcal | 0.2g sugar · 1.2g carbs | 11.9% ABV · 1.46 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 19 | Pink Lady | 139.0kcal | 139 kcal | 3.5g sugar · 3.5g carbs | 23.0% ABV · 1.09 std | Any occasion |
| 20 | Gin Cocktail | 136.0kcal | 136 kcal | 0.0g sugar · 0.0g carbs | 43.8% ABV · 1.50 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 21 | Pink Gin | 136.0kcal | 136 kcal | 0.0g sugar · 0.0g carbs | 43.8% ABV · 1.53 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 22 | Long Island Iced Tea | 136.0kcal | 136 kcal | 0.1g sugar · 0.1g carbs | 42.5% ABV · 1.44 std | Any occasion |
| 23 | English Highball | 140.0kcal | 140 kcal | 2.2g sugar · 3.1g carbs | 17.6% ABV · 1.25 std | Any occasion |
| 24 | Lasky Cocktail | 140.0kcal | 140 kcal | 11.1g sugar · 13.3g carbs | 23.8% ABV · 0.89 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 25 | Lone Tree Cocktail | 138.0kcal | 138 kcal | 2.2g sugar · 3.1g carbs | 34.7% ABV · 1.30 std | Quick, easy serve |
All nutrition values are estimates based on standard recipe quantities. — = data not available.
Best picks by use case
Watch-out factors for calories
- High-ABV spirits in large pours — alcohol is 7 kcal/g, more calorie-dense than sugar
- Cream and full-fat dairy — adds significant calories per serve
- Liqueurs — sugar + alcohol together
- Double pours — a 60ml serve is twice the calories of a 30ml serve
- Tonic water — contains both sugar and flavour; not as neutral as soda water
Methodology
Is this guide right for you?
Good fit if:
- You want to compare estimated calorie counts across cocktail recipes
- You want alcohol context alongside calorie numbers
- You want a data-backed shortlist rather than a generic recipe list
Poor fit if:
- You assume lower calories automatically means lower alcohol — it does not
- You need medical, dietary, or clinical nutrition advice
- You need exact bar-specific values — these are recipe estimates
Frequently asked questions
- What does this ranking show?
- This page ranks gin cocktails by estimated calorie count. All 25 drinks come from the WhatDrink database and pass the same recipe quality filters used on individual cocktail pages.
- What drives the calorie count in a gin cocktail?
- Alcohol contributes 7 kcal per gram — the biggest single driver. After that, sugar-heavy mixers (liqueurs, syrups, fruit juice) add meaningful calories. A gin cocktail at 15% ABV can have twice the calories of one at 8% ABV even with similar ingredients.
- Which gin cocktail in this list has the fewest calories?
- Based on WhatDrink recipe data, Traditional Martini (Dry) ranks lowest in estimated calories in this list. Actual values vary by pour size and preparation.
- Does lower calories always mean a healthier drink?
- Not necessarily. Alcohol contributes roughly 7 kcal per gram. A drink with low carbs but high ABV can still be high in overall calories. Always check multiple metrics together rather than focusing on one alone.
- How should I use this page to choose a drink?
- The table lets you compare gin cocktails side by side on calories estimates. Click through to any individual cocktail page for the full ingredient list and nutrition breakdown. The "Top picks" panel highlights the best performers across multiple criteria.
- How many gin cocktails are on this page?
- This ranking includes 25 gin cocktails that pass WhatDrink's recipe quality and data completeness filters. The list updates as new recipes are added to the database.
- Why focus on gin specifically?
- Gin is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making gin cocktails a useful controlled comparison.