What does this ranking show?

This page ranks tequila 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 tequila 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 tequila 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 tequila cocktails are on this page?

This ranking includes 25 tequila 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 tequila specifically?

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

Data ranking

Lowest Carb Tequila Cocktails, Ranked by Data

The lowest-carb Tequila cocktails in this data are Tequila Straight (0.0g carbs), Long Island Iced Tea (0.1g carbs), Montezuma (4.6g carbs).

We reviewed 64 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 6.2g sugar.

64Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

6.2gMedian sugar

186 kcalMedian calories

21.3%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Tequila Straight	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	21.3% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
2	Long Island Iced Tea	0.1g carbs	0.1g	136 kcal · 0.1g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
3	Montezuma	4.6g carbs	4.6g	276 kcal · 2.0g sugar	17.4% ABV · 1.74 std	Any occasion
4	Mexicola	5.0g carbs	5.0g	151 kcal · 1.0g sugar	21.3% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
5	Long Island Tea	1.9g carbs	1.9g	142 kcal · 0.9g sugar	32.2% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
6	Paloma (Natural)	5.9g carbs	5.9g	159 kcal · 4.7g sugar	19.6% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
7	Tequini Cocktail	3.6g carbs	3.6g	207 kcal · 2.4g sugar	29.6% ABV · 1.99 std	Quick, easy serve
8	Tequini	3.6g carbs	3.6g	209 kcal · 2.4g sugar	29.3% ABV · 1.97 std	Quick, easy serve
9	T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2	7.7g carbs	7.7g	99 kcal · 7.7g sugar	10.5% ABV · 0.71 std	Quick, easy serve
10	Tequila Manhattan	4.1g carbs	4.1g	186 kcal · 3.0g sugar	33.5% ABV · 1.69 std	Quick, easy serve
11	Gentle Ben	4.2g carbs	4.2g	221 kcal · 3.8g sugar	38.6% ABV · 2.15 std	Any occasion
12	3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea	9.2g carbs	9.2g	197 kcal · 6.4g sugar	24.6% ABV · 1.67 std	Any occasion
13	Tequila Sour	5.8g carbs	5.8g	157 kcal · 4.1g sugar	26.7% ABV · 1.42 std	Any occasion
14	Winter Paloma	10.1g carbs	10.1g	243 kcal · 6.2g sugar	20.4% ABV · 2.12 std	Any occasion
15	Margarita	6.9g carbs	6.9g	154 kcal · 4.2g sugar	25.8% ABV · 1.29 std	Any occasion
16	Vampiro	12.5g carbs	12.5g	188 kcal · 10.9g sugar	18.8% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
17	Tequila Matador	12.6g carbs	12.6g	182 kcal · 6.9g sugar	14.2% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
18	Alamo Splash	13.7g carbs	13.7g	215 kcal · 10.0g sugar	14.2% ABV · 1.42 std	Any occasion
19	Vagabundo	14.4g carbs	14.4g	192 kcal · 8.1g sugar	10.2% ABV · 1.42 std	Any occasion
20	Winter Rita	14.9g carbs	14.9g	182 kcal · 12.7g sugar	20.8% ABV · 1.28 std	Any occasion
21	Blue Margarita	15.4g carbs	15.4g	240 kcal · 8.4g sugar	14.9% ABV · 1.75 std	Any occasion
22	Tequila Sunrise	15.6g carbs	15.6g	269 kcal · 14.4g sugar	23.0% ABV · 2.12 std	Quick, easy serve
23	Viva Villa	15.8g carbs	15.8g	128 kcal · 11.9g sugar	7.3% ABV · 0.71 std	Any occasion
24	Brave Bull	11.8g carbs	11.8g	231 kcal · 8.9g sugar	35.8% ABV · 1.79 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Sunday Confession	15.9g carbs	15.9g	176 kcal · 10.4g sugar	17.5% ABV · 1.17 std	Any occasion

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

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Tequila Straight

0.0g estimated sugar

~136 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Lowest calories

T.N.T. Cocktail No. 2

~99 kcal estimated

~99 kcal · 7.7g 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 tequila 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 tequila 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 tequila 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 tequila cocktails are on this page?: This ranking includes 25 tequila 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 tequila specifically?: Tequila is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making tequila cocktails a useful controlled comparison.