What does this ranking show?

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

This ranking includes 25 rum 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 rum specifically?

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

Data ranking

Low Carb Rum Cocktails, Ranked by Data

"Lower sugar" and "lower calorie" are not the same thing — and a drink that optimises for one often underperforms on the other. The balance score here weights both together, alongside carb content and alcohol level, so the drinks that rank well are genuinely restrained across the board rather than low in one number and high in everything else.

170Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

2.4gMedian sugar

151 kcalMedian calories

23.8%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Buccaneer	3.2g carbs	3.2g	140 kcal · 0.5g sugar	16.3% ABV · 1.24 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	Havana Cocktail	4.2g carbs	4.2g	85 kcal · 3.1g sugar	20.2% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
4	Imperial Fizz	4.2g carbs	4.2g	160 kcal · 3.1g sugar	19.0% ABV · 1.49 std	Any occasion
5	Mojito Extra	2.1g carbs	2.1g	298 kcal · 0.8g sugar	19.5% ABV · 3.08 std	Any occasion
6	Rum Rickey	5.0g carbs	5.0g	151 kcal · 1.0g sugar	20.2% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
7	Brown Cocktail	1.3g carbs	1.3g	129 kcal · 0.9g sugar	34.7% ABV · 1.30 std	Quick, easy serve
8	Rum Old-fashioned	1.4g carbs	1.4g	125 kcal · 1.4g sugar	40.1% ABV · 1.30 std	Any occasion
9	Frozen Mint Daiquiri	5.4g carbs	5.4g	156 kcal · 4.4g sugar	18.6% ABV · 1.46 std	Any occasion
10	Rum Martini	1.8g carbs	1.8g	172 kcal · 1.2g sugar	34.7% ABV · 1.73 std	Quick, easy serve
11	Long Island Tea	1.9g carbs	1.9g	142 kcal · 0.9g sugar	32.2% ABV · 1.44 std	Any occasion
12	Apple Rum Rickey	2.3g carbs	2.3g	111 kcal · 0.4g sugar	27.9% ABV · 1.05 std	Quick, easy serve
13	Tchoupitolas Street Guzzle	6.3g carbs	6.3g	113 kcal · 4.5g sugar	10.8% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
14	Quarter Deck Cocktail	2.4g carbs	2.4g	119 kcal · 0.5g sugar	30.7% ABV · 1.20 std	Quick, easy serve
15	Citrus Coke	6.4g carbs	6.4g	94 kcal · 6.4g sugar	13.3% ABV · 0.68 std	Quick, easy serve
16	Vesuvio	6.4g carbs	6.4g	122 kcal · 4.8g sugar	16.3% ABV · 0.87 std	Any occasion
17	Dark and Stormy	7.0g carbs	7.0g	165 kcal · 5.0g sugar	14.6% ABV · 1.23 std	Quick, easy serve
18	Bolero Cocktail	3.1g carbs	3.1g	225 kcal · 2.2g sugar	37.1% ABV · 2.16 std	Quick, easy serve
19	New Orleans Buck	7.2g carbs	7.2g	162 kcal · 4.0g sugar	17.5% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
20	Buckjones	7.3g carbs	7.3g	189 kcal · 1.6g sugar	21.2% ABV · 1.77 std	Quick, easy serve
21	Parisian Blonde Cocktail	7.3g carbs	7.3g	193 kcal · 6.2g sugar	23.8% ABV · 0.89 std	Quick, easy serve
22	Quentin	7.3g carbs	7.3g	209 kcal · 5.5g sugar	24.7% ABV · 1.24 std	Any occasion
23	Cherry Rum	3.6g carbs	3.6g	137 kcal · 2.8g sugar	30.5% ABV · 1.02 std	Quick, easy serve
24	Bushranger	3.6g carbs	3.6g	177 kcal · 2.4g sugar	34.2% ABV · 1.73 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Palmetto Cocktail	3.6g carbs	3.6g	212 kcal · 2.4g sugar	29.7% ABV · 2.01 std	Quick, easy serve

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

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Long Island Iced Tea

0.1g estimated sugar

~136 kcal · 0.1g sugar

Lowest calories

Havana Cocktail

~85 kcal estimated

~85 kcal · 3.1g sugar

Simplest recipe

Dark and Stormy

2 ingredients

~165 kcal · 5.0g 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 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 rum 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 rum 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 rum 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 rum cocktails are on this page?: This ranking includes 25 rum 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 rum specifically?: Rum is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making rum cocktails a useful controlled comparison.