What does this ranking show?

This page ranks gin 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 gin 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 gin 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 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.

Data ranking

Lowest Carb Gin Cocktails, Ranked by Data

The lowest-carb Gin cocktails in this data are Prairie Chicken (0.2g carbs), Prairie Chicken (0.2g carbs), Gin and Soda (1.2g carbs).

We reviewed 257 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 0.9g sugar.

257Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

0.9gMedian sugar

139 kcalMedian calories

23.0%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Prairie Chicken	0.2g carbs	0.2g	110 kcal · 0.1g sugar	21.9% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
2	Prairie Chicken	0.2g carbs	0.2g	110 kcal · 0.1g sugar	21.9% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
3	Gin and Soda	1.2g carbs	1.2g	139 kcal · 0.2g sugar	11.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
4	English Highball	3.1g carbs	3.1g	140 kcal · 2.2g sugar	17.6% ABV · 1.25 std	Any occasion
5	Pink Lady	3.5g carbs	3.5g	139 kcal · 3.5g sugar	23.0% ABV · 1.09 std	Any occasion
6	Lone Tree Cooler	3.7g carbs	3.7g	132 kcal · 3.4g sugar	12.0% ABV · 1.25 std	Any occasion
7	Coronation Cocktail	4.0g carbs	4.0g	109 kcal · 2.7g sugar	25.0% ABV · 0.94 std	Quick, easy serve
8	Gin Cocktail	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	43.8% ABV · 1.50 std	Quick, easy serve
9	Pink Gin	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	43.8% ABV · 1.53 std	Quick, easy serve
10	Derby	0.0g carbs	0.0g	143 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.48 std	Quick, easy serve
11	Thunderclap Cocktail	0.0g carbs	0.0g	160 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.9% ABV · 1.61 std	Quick, easy serve
12	Long Island Iced Tea	0.1g carbs	0.1g	136 kcal · 0.1g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
13	Barton Special	0.0g carbs	0.0g	248 kcal · 0.0g sugar	41.9% ABV · 2.44 std	Quick, easy serve
14	Orange Gin Collins	4.1g carbs	4.1g	149 kcal · 1.5g sugar	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
15	Mint Collins	4.1g carbs	4.1g	149 kcal · 1.5g sugar	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
16	Gin Fizz	4.2g carbs	4.2g	151 kcal · 3.1g sugar	18.6% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
17	Dry Martini	0.6g carbs	0.6g	127 kcal · 0.4g sugar	33.5% ABV · 1.31 std	Quick, easy serve
18	Martini	0.6g carbs	0.6g	127 kcal · 0.4g sugar	33.5% ABV · 1.31 std	Quick, easy serve
19	Royal Gin Fizz	4.5g carbs	4.5g	223 kcal · 3.3g sugar	13.7% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
20	Vesper	0.6g carbs	0.6g	182 kcal · 0.5g sugar	41.1% ABV · 1.91 std	Quick, easy serve
21	Lady Love Fizz	4.7g carbs	4.7g	185 kcal · 3.7g sugar	14.5% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
22	Orange Gin Rickey	5.0g carbs	5.0g	151 kcal · 1.0g sugar	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
23	Billy Taylor	5.0g carbs	5.0g	152 kcal · 1.0g sugar	14.5% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
24	Brown Cocktail	1.3g carbs	1.3g	129 kcal · 0.9g sugar	34.7% ABV · 1.30 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Dubonnet Cocktail	5.3g carbs	5.3g	113 kcal · 3.6g sugar	24.7% ABV · 0.94 std	Any occasion

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

Coronation Cocktail

~109 kcal estimated

~109 kcal · 2.7g sugar

Simplest recipe

Orange Gin Rickey

2 ingredients

~151 kcal · 1.0g 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 drink options
You want ranked results rather than a generic list
You want to compare options across a specific axis

Poor fit if:

You need medical or dietary advice
You need exact bar-specific values — these are data estimates
You need a complete guide to this drink category

Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: This page ranks gin 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 gin 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 gin 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 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.