What does this ranking show?

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

How is the ranking score calculated?

The ranking combines multiple nutrition signals from WhatDrink recipe data — including estimated sugar, calories, carbs, and ABV — weighted to surface drinks that are genuinely lower across all metrics, not just one.

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 nutrition 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

High ABV Gin Cocktails — Ranked by Data

We reviewed 257 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 22.8g sugar.

257Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

22.8gMedian sugar

248 kcalMedian calories

9.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	ABV	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Gin Squirt	5.3% ABV	5.3%	233 kcal · 25.7g sugar · 32.7g carbs	1.09 std	Any occasion
2	Royal Fizz	5.7% ABV	5.7%	248 kcal · 26.3g sugar · 27.6g carbs	0.73 std	Any occasion
3	Orange Blossom Cocktail	7.3% ABV	7.3%	337 kcal · 68.7g sugar · 69.3g carbs	0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
4	Orange Rosemary Collins	7.8% ABV	7.8%	207 kcal · 22.8g sugar · 26.6g carbs	1.09 std	Any occasion
5	Tom Collins	8.0% ABV	8.0%	239 kcal · 20.5g sugar · 26.1g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
6	Munich Mule	8.1% ABV	8.1%	192 kcal · 7.4g sugar · 15.1g carbs	1.23 std	Any occasion
7	Apricot Cocktail	8.5% ABV	8.5%	331 kcal · 30.6g sugar · 44.1g carbs	1.56 std	Any occasion
8	Orange Oasis	8.6% ABV	8.6%	314 kcal · 41.4g sugar · 45.2g carbs	1.30 std	Any occasion
9	Montreal Gin Sour	8.8% ABV	8.8%	169 kcal · 17.7g sugar · 19.0g carbs	0.73 std	Any occasion
10	Peach Blow Fizz	8.8% ABV	8.8%	316 kcal · 28.5g sugar · 33.6g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
11	Ramos Gin Fizz	9.2% ABV	9.2%	408 kcal · 22.8g sugar · 24.2g carbs	1.11 std	Any occasion
12	French 75	9.5% ABV	9.5%	322 kcal · 27.5g sugar · 35.5g carbs	1.91 std	Any occasion
13	Grass Skirt	9.6% ABV	9.6%	303 kcal · 29.9g sugar · 37.8g carbs	1.55 std	Any occasion
14	New Orleans Gin Fizz	9.7% ABV	9.7%	300 kcal · 20.3g sugar · 26.9g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
15	Silver King Cocktail	9.7% ABV	9.7%	310 kcal · 36.3g sugar · 41.5g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
16	Bronx Cocktail (Dry)	10.0% ABV	10.0%	157 kcal · 11.1g sugar · 14.1g carbs	1.00 std	Quick, easy serve
17	Salty Dog	10.0% ABV	10.0%	160 kcal · 10.4g sugar · 13.6g carbs	1.09 std	Quick, easy serve
18	Dragonfly	10.1% ABV	10.1%	259 kcal · 36.0g sugar · 38.6g carbs	1.09 std	Quick, easy serve
19	Pink Rose Fizz	10.9% ABV	10.9%	341 kcal · 20.3g sugar · 23.0g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
20	Smile Cocktail	10.9% ABV	10.9%	155 kcal · 20.0g sugar · 22.6g carbs	0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
21	Manila Fizz	10.9% ABV	10.9%	316 kcal · 32.5g sugar · 36.5g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
22	Alexander	11.0% ABV	11.0%	196 kcal · 7.2g sugar · 8.8g carbs	0.55 std	Any occasion
23	Gin Daisy	11.1% ABV	11.1%	235 kcal · 19.9g sugar · 25.5g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
24	Gin Sour	11.2% ABV	11.2%	228 kcal · 18.4g sugar · 24.0g carbs	1.46 std	Any occasion
25	Gin Tonic	11.7% ABV	11.7%	217 kcal · 29.0g sugar · 29.0g carbs	0.99 std	Any occasion

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

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Alexander

7.2g estimated sugar

~196 kcal · 7.2g sugar

Lowest calories

Smile Cocktail

~155 kcal estimated

~155 kcal · 20.0g sugar

Things to watch

Recipe variations differ by bartender and bar — actual values may vary
Double pours are not accounted for in standard recipe estimates
ABV and standard drinks matter even when sugar and calories are low
Some drinks are inherently higher in one metric even when lower in another

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 gin cocktails by alcohol by volume. All 25 drinks come from the WhatDrink database and pass the same recipe quality filters used on individual cocktail pages.
How is the ranking score calculated?: The ranking combines multiple nutrition signals from WhatDrink recipe data — including estimated sugar, calories, carbs, and ABV — weighted to surface drinks that are genuinely lower across all metrics, not just one.
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 nutrition 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.