Data ranking
Lowest Carb Vodka Cocktails, Ranked by Data
The lowest-carb Vodka cocktails in this data are Adam Sunrise (0.0g carbs), Army special (0.0g carbs), Autodafé (0.1g carbs).
We reviewed 182 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 0.5g sugar.
182Recipes reviewed
25Matching this guide
0.5gMedian sugar
141 kcalMedian calories
23.6%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | Carbs | Nutrition | Alcohol | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Sunrise | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 51 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 21.3% ABV · 0.53 std | Any occasion |
| 2 | Army special | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 138 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 14.4% ABV · 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 3 | Autodafé | 0.1g carbs | 0.1g | 92 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 16.9% ABV · 0.96 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 4 | Pickled Pink | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 212 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 24.7% ABV · 1.42 std | Any occasion |
| 5 | Vodka Soda | 0.4g carbs | 0.4g | 103 kcal · 0.1g sugar | 11.3% ABV · 1.06 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 6 | Handball Cooler | 1.0g carbs | 1.0g | 141 kcal · 0.8g sugar | 19.6% ABV · 1.42 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 7 | Beer Buster | 2.1g carbs | 2.1g | 161 kcal · 0.2g sugar | 23.8% ABV · 1.58 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 8 | Addison Special | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 102 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 42.5% ABV · 1.06 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 9 | Zorbatini | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 107 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 42.1% ABV · 0.89 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 10 | Gentle Ben | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 204 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 42.9% ABV · 2.15 std | Any occasion |
| 11 | A midsummernight dream | 0.0g carbs | 0.0g | 207 kcal · 0.0g sugar | 41.7% ABV · 1.42 std | Any occasion |
| 12 | Long Island Iced Tea | 0.1g carbs | 0.1g | 136 kcal · 0.1g sugar | 42.5% ABV · 1.44 std | Any occasion |
| 13 | Vesper | 0.6g carbs | 0.6g | 182 kcal · 0.5g sugar | 41.1% ABV · 1.91 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 14 | Vodka Lemon | 4.8g carbs | 4.8g | 130 kcal · 1.8g sugar | 17.7% ABV · 1.20 std | Any occasion |
| 15 | Dirty Martini | 0.9g carbs | 0.9g | 180 kcal · 0.6g sugar | 28.2% ABV · 1.81 std | Any occasion |
| 16 | Absolut limousine | 1.2g carbs | 1.2g | 72 kcal · 0.3g sugar | 26.7% ABV | Any occasion |
| 17 | Vodka Martini | 1.3g carbs | 1.3g | 129 kcal · 0.9g sugar | 33.8% ABV · 1.27 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 18 | Caesar | 5.6g carbs | 5.6g | 298 kcal · 2.1g sugar | 18.9% ABV · 2.83 std | Any occasion |
| 19 | Long Island Tea | 1.9g carbs | 1.9g | 142 kcal · 0.9g sugar | 32.2% ABV · 1.44 std | Any occasion |
| 20 | Screwdriver | 6.2g carbs | 6.2g | 163 kcal · 5.0g sugar | 21.1% ABV · 1.42 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 21 | Vodka and Apple Juice | 6.8g carbs | 6.8g | 164 kcal · 5.8g sugar | 21.1% ABV · 1.42 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 22 | Tabby Cat | 7.1g carbs | 7.1g | 155 kcal · 4.7g sugar | 23.6% ABV · 1.20 std | Any occasion |
| 23 | Cherry Wine Cocktail | 8.1g carbs | 8.1g | 95 kcal · 3.7g sugar | 11.6% ABV · 0.67 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 24 | Kiwi Martini | 8.1g carbs | 8.1g | 134 kcal · 6.2g sugar | 23.1% ABV · 1.06 std | Any occasion |
| 25 | Vodka Russian | 8.1g carbs | 8.1g | 172 kcal · 8.1g sugar | 16.9% ABV · 1.42 std | Quick, easy serve |
All nutrition values are estimates based on standard recipe quantities. — = data not available.
Best picks by use case
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
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Frequently asked questions
- What does this ranking show?
- This page ranks vodka 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 vodka 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 vodka 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 vodka cocktails are on this page?
- This ranking includes 25 vodka 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 vodka specifically?
- Vodka is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making vodka cocktails a useful controlled comparison.