What does this ranking show?

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

What makes a gin cocktail lower in sugar?

The main driver of sugar in a cocktail is the sweetener — simple syrup, liqueur, juice, or flavoured spirit. Swapping syrup for bitters, soda water, or dry vermouth eliminates most added sugar. The base spirit itself contributes negligible sugar.

Which gin cocktail in this list has the least sugar?

Based on WhatDrink recipe data, Pink Gin comes out lowest in estimated sugar in this ranking. Actual values depend on pour size, brand of mixer, and how the drink is prepared.

Does lower sugar always mean a healthier drink?

Not necessarily. Alcohol contributes roughly 7 kcal per gram. A drink with low sugar 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 sugar 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 Sugar Gin Cocktails, Ranked by Data

The lowest-sugar Gin cocktails in this data are Prairie Chicken (0.1g sugar), Prairie Chicken (0.1g sugar), Gin and Soda (0.2g sugar).

Gin is one of the more flexible spirits for lower-sugar mixing because it works well with soda water, lime juice, dry vermouth, and bitters — none of which add much sugar. The main source of sugar in gin cocktails is not the spirit itself; it is the sweetener. We found 25 recipes with complete nutrition data. The median sugar across this set is 1.5g.

257Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

1.5gMedian sugar

149 kcalMedian calories

21.9%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Sugar	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Prairie Chicken	0.1g sugar	0.1g	110 kcal · 0.2g carbs	21.9% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
2	Prairie Chicken	0.1g sugar	0.1g	110 kcal · 0.2g carbs	21.9% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
3	Gin and Soda	0.2g sugar	0.2g	139 kcal · 1.2g carbs	11.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
4	Orange Gin Rickey	1.0g sugar	1.0g	151 kcal · 5.0g carbs	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
5	Billy Taylor	1.0g sugar	1.0g	152 kcal · 5.0g carbs	14.5% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
6	Mint Collins	1.5g sugar	1.5g	149 kcal · 4.1g carbs	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
7	Orange Gin Collins	1.5g sugar	1.5g	149 kcal · 4.1g carbs	21.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
8	Gin Lemon	2.0g sugar	2.0g	156 kcal · 5.5g carbs	17.5% ABV · 1.48 std	Any occasion
9	English Highball	2.2g sugar	2.2g	140 kcal · 3.1g carbs	17.6% ABV · 1.25 std	Any occasion
10	Coronation Cocktail	2.7g sugar	2.7g	109 kcal · 4.0g carbs	25.0% ABV · 0.94 std	Quick, easy serve
11	Gin Fizz	3.1g sugar	3.1g	151 kcal · 4.2g carbs	18.6% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
12	Royal Gin Fizz	3.3g sugar	3.3g	223 kcal · 4.5g carbs	13.7% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
13	Lone Tree Cooler	3.4g sugar	3.4g	132 kcal · 3.7g carbs	12.0% ABV · 1.25 std	Any occasion
14	Bronx Terrace Cocktail	3.4g sugar	3.4g	222 kcal · 8.5g carbs	20.1% ABV · 2.01 std	Quick, easy serve
15	Pink Lady	3.5g sugar	3.5g	139 kcal · 3.5g carbs	23.0% ABV · 1.09 std	Any occasion
16	Dubonnet Cocktail	3.6g sugar	3.6g	113 kcal · 5.3g carbs	24.7% ABV · 0.94 std	Any occasion
17	Lady Love Fizz	3.7g sugar	3.7g	185 kcal · 4.7g carbs	14.5% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
18	Pink Gin	0.0g sugar	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g carbs	43.8% ABV · 1.53 std	Quick, easy serve
19	Gin Cocktail	0.0g sugar	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g carbs	43.8% ABV · 1.50 std	Quick, easy serve
20	Derby	0.0g sugar	0.0g	143 kcal · 0.0g carbs	42.5% ABV · 1.48 std	Quick, easy serve
21	Thunderclap Cocktail	0.0g sugar	0.0g	160 kcal · 0.0g carbs	42.9% ABV · 1.61 std	Quick, easy serve
22	Gin Rickey	4.0g sugar	4.0g	162 kcal · 7.6g carbs	13.0% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
23	Long Island Iced Tea	0.1g sugar	0.1g	136 kcal · 0.1g carbs	42.5% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
24	Sake Martini	0.0g sugar	0.0g	244 kcal · 1.5g carbs	36.4% ABV · 2.43 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Sake Martini (Sakini)	0.0g sugar	0.0g	244 kcal · 1.5g carbs	36.4% ABV · 2.43 std	Quick, easy serve

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

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Sake Martini (Sakini)

0.0g estimated sugar

~244 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Coronation Cocktail

~109 kcal estimated

~109 kcal · 2.7g sugar

Watch-out ingredients for sugar

Fruit juice (especially pineapple, mango, and passion fruit) — can add 10–15g sugar per 60ml serve
Flavoured liqueurs — most contain 10–20g sugar per 30ml, even ones that do not taste obviously sweet
Cordials and sweetened syrups — often 20–30g sugar per 30ml
Grenadine — very high in sugar, used in small amounts but counts
Fruit purées — natural sugar but still contributes meaningfully

Methodology

Is this guide right for you?

Good fit if:

You want to compare estimated sugar across cocktail recipes
You want to see ABV and standard drinks alongside sugar numbers
You want a data-backed shortlist rather than a generic recipe list

Poor fit if:

You assume very low sugar means low alcohol — some dry cocktails are still high-ABV
You need medical or dietary 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 sugar content. All 25 drinks come from the WhatDrink database and pass the same recipe quality filters used on individual cocktail pages.
What makes a gin cocktail lower in sugar?: The main driver of sugar in a cocktail is the sweetener — simple syrup, liqueur, juice, or flavoured spirit. Swapping syrup for bitters, soda water, or dry vermouth eliminates most added sugar. The base spirit itself contributes negligible sugar.
Which gin cocktail in this list has the least sugar?: Based on WhatDrink recipe data, Pink Gin comes out lowest in estimated sugar in this ranking. Actual values depend on pour size, brand of mixer, and how the drink is prepared.
Does lower sugar always mean a healthier drink?: Not necessarily. Alcohol contributes roughly 7 kcal per gram. A drink with low sugar 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 sugar 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.