What does this ranking show?

This page ranks brandy cocktails by estimated carbohydrate content. All 25 drinks come from the WhatDrink database and pass the same recipe quality filters used on individual cocktail pages.

Where do carbs in brandy cocktails come from?

Most carbs in cocktails come from sugar — in syrups, liqueurs, fruit juice, and flavoured spirits. The base spirit contributes almost none. Drinks using soda water, bitters, or dry spirits as mixers tend to have fewer carbs.

Are these nutrition values accurate?

These are estimates based on standard recipe quantities and ingredient nutrition data in the WhatDrink database. Actual values vary by brand, bartender pour, glass size, and preparation method. Use this as a relative comparison guide, not a precise dietary calculator.

Does lower carbs 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 brandy cocktails side by side on carbs 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 brandy cocktails are on this page?

This ranking includes 25 brandy 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 brandy specifically?

Brandy is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making brandy cocktails a useful controlled comparison.

Data ranking

Low Carb Brandy Cocktails, Ranked by Data

We reviewed 119 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 2.4g sugar.

119Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

2.4gMedian sugar

178 kcalMedian calories

27.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Brandy and Soda	0.0g carbs	0.0g	143 kcal · 0.0g sugar	19.9% ABV · 1.33 std	Quick, easy serve
2	A. J.	2.7g carbs	2.7g	118 kcal · 2.1g sugar	24.0% ABV · 1.00 std	Quick, easy serve
3	English Highball	3.1g carbs	3.1g	140 kcal · 2.2g sugar	17.6% ABV · 1.25 std	Any occasion
4	Bull's Eye	3.6g carbs	3.6g	101 kcal · 2.4g sugar	17.0% ABV · 0.85 std	Quick, easy serve
5	Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail	3.8g carbs	3.8g	87 kcal · 3.0g sugar	20.4% ABV · 0.69 std	Quick, easy serve
6	Jack-In-The-Box	3.8g carbs	3.8g	89 kcal · 3.0g sugar	19.7% ABV · 0.67 std	Quick, easy serve
7	Thunderclap Cocktail	0.0g carbs	0.0g	160 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.9% ABV · 1.61 std	Quick, easy serve
8	Barton Special	0.0g carbs	0.0g	248 kcal · 0.0g sugar	41.9% ABV · 2.44 std	Quick, easy serve
9	Hennessy Martini	4.1g carbs	4.1g	155 kcal · 1.5g sugar	20.0% ABV · 1.33 std	Quick, easy serve
10	Gotham	1.5g carbs	1.5g	320 kcal · 1.5g sugar	40.3% ABV · 2.00 std	Any occasion
11	Brantini	1.8g carbs	1.8g	245 kcal · 1.2g sugar	35.1% ABV · 2.34 std	Quick, easy serve
12	Victor	2.1g carbs	2.1g	161 kcal · 1.5g sugar	37.6% ABV · 1.56 std	Quick, easy serve
13	Apple Rum Rickey	2.3g carbs	2.3g	111 kcal · 0.4g sugar	27.9% ABV · 1.05 std	Quick, easy serve
14	Brunswick Street Cocktail	6.5g carbs	6.5g	380 kcal · 1.5g sugar	20.6% ABV · 1.95 std	Quick, easy serve
15	Bolero Cocktail	3.1g carbs	3.1g	225 kcal · 2.2g sugar	37.1% ABV · 2.16 std	Quick, easy serve
16	Bentley	3.6g carbs	3.6g	183 kcal · 2.4g sugar	31.6% ABV · 1.58 std	Quick, easy serve
17	Corpse Reviver No. 1	4.2g carbs	4.2g	332 kcal · 3.0g sugar	35.3% ABV · 2.28 std	Any occasion
18	Jack Rose Cocktail	4.7g carbs	4.7g	123 kcal · 3.3g sugar	27.6% ABV · 1.00 std	Quick, easy serve
19	Cognac Highball	9.0g carbs	9.0g	178 kcal · 9.0g sugar	19.9% ABV · 1.33 std	Quick, easy serve
20	Harvest Moon	5.0g carbs	5.0g	247 kcal · 3.6g sugar	36.4% ABV · 2.31 std	Any occasion
21	City Slicker	5.5g carbs	5.5g	190 kcal · 4.1g sugar	31.3% ABV · 1.56 std	Quick, easy serve
22	French Quarter	9.5g carbs	9.5g	284 kcal · 7.1g sugar	24.7% ABV · 2.47 std	Quick, easy serve
23	Porto flip	10.0g carbs	10.0g	210 kcal · 6.8g sugar	21.8% ABV · 1.29 std	Quick, easy serve
24	Port Wine Cocktail	10.4g carbs	10.4g	124 kcal · 7.4g sugar	21.1% ABV · 0.91 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Sidecar	6.5g carbs	6.5g	193 kcal · 4.4g sugar	28.6% ABV · 1.67 std	Quick, easy serve

All nutrition values are estimates based on standard recipe quantities. — = data not available.

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Barton Special

0.0g estimated sugar

~248 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Jack-in-the-Box Cocktail

~87 kcal estimated

~87 kcal · 3.0g sugar

Simplest recipe

Port Wine Cocktail

2 ingredients

~124 kcal · 7.4g sugar

Watch-out ingredients for carbs

Juice — most fruit juice is largely sugar/carbs
Sweet liqueurs — carbs come from sugar content
Ginger beer — much higher in carbs than ginger ale or soda water
Coconut water — contains natural sugars and carbs
Sweet vermouth — meaningful sugar/carb contribution per serve

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want a data-backed shortlist of cocktail recipes
You want nutrition context alongside recipe rankings
You want to compare drinks across multiple metrics at once

Poor fit if:

You need medical or dietary advice
You need exact bar-specific nutrition values
You assume one low metric means all metrics are low

Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: This page ranks brandy cocktails by estimated carbohydrate content. All 25 drinks come from the WhatDrink database and pass the same recipe quality filters used on individual cocktail pages.
Where do carbs in brandy cocktails come from?: Most carbs in cocktails come from sugar — in syrups, liqueurs, fruit juice, and flavoured spirits. The base spirit contributes almost none. Drinks using soda water, bitters, or dry spirits as mixers tend to have fewer carbs.
Are these nutrition values accurate?: These are estimates based on standard recipe quantities and ingredient nutrition data in the WhatDrink database. Actual values vary by brand, bartender pour, glass size, and preparation method. Use this as a relative comparison guide, not a precise dietary calculator.
Does lower carbs 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 brandy cocktails side by side on carbs 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 brandy cocktails are on this page?: This ranking includes 25 brandy 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 brandy specifically?: Brandy is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making brandy cocktails a useful controlled comparison.