Data ranking

Low Carbs Gin Cocktails — Ranked by Data

The lowest-carb Gin cocktails in this data are Barton Special (0.0g carbs), Derby (0.0g carbs), Gentle Ben (0.0g carbs).

We reviewed 275 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 0.4g sugar.

275Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

0.4gMedian sugar

142 kcalMedian calories

37.6%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Barton Special	0.0g carbs	0.0g	248 kcal · 0.0g sugar	41.9% ABV · 2.44 std	Quick, easy serve
2	Derby	0.0g carbs	0.0g	143 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.48 std	Quick, easy serve
3	Gentle Ben	0.0g carbs	0.0g	204 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.9% ABV · 2.15 std	Cocktail
4	Gin Cocktail	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	43.8% ABV · 1.50 std	Quick, easy serve
5	Pink Gin	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	43.8% ABV · 1.53 std	Quick, easy serve
6	Thunderclap Cocktail	0.0g carbs	0.0g	160 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.9% ABV · 1.61 std	Quick, easy serve
7	Long Island Iced Tea	0.1g carbs	0.1g	136 kcal · 0.1g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.44 std	Cocktail
8	Prairie Chicken	0.2g carbs	0.2g	110 kcal · 0.1g sugar	21.9% ABV · 0.73 std	Quick, easy serve
9	Casino	0.5g carbs	0.5g	145 kcal · 0.3g sugar	41.3% ABV · 1.48 std	Cocktail
10	Dry Martini	0.6g carbs	0.6g	125 kcal · 0.4g sugar	39.2% ABV · 1.31 std	Quick, easy serve
11	Martini	0.6g carbs	0.6g	125 kcal · 0.4g sugar	39.2% ABV · 1.31 std	Quick, easy serve
12	Vesper	0.6g carbs	0.6g	182 kcal · 0.5g sugar	41.1% ABV · 1.91 std	Quick, easy serve
13	Gin and Soda	1.2g carbs	1.2g	139 kcal · 0.2g sugar	11.9% ABV · 1.46 std	Quick, easy serve
14	Brown Cocktail	1.3g carbs	1.3g	129 kcal · 0.9g sugar	34.7% ABV · 1.30 std	Quick, easy serve
15	Gin Toddy	1.4g carbs	1.4g	141 kcal · 1.4g sugar	36.2% ABV · 1.46 std	Cocktail
16	Sake Martini	1.5g carbs	1.5g	244 kcal · 0.0g sugar	36.4% ABV · 2.43 std	Quick, easy serve
17	Sake Martini (Sakini)	1.5g carbs	1.5g	244 kcal · 0.0g sugar	36.4% ABV · 2.43 std	Quick, easy serve
18	Boomerang	1.8g carbs	1.8g	161 kcal · 1.2g sugar	38.1% ABV · 1.68 std	Cocktail
19	Brantini	1.8g carbs	1.8g	245 kcal · 1.2g sugar	35.1% ABV · 2.34 std	Quick, easy serve
20	Delmonico No. 2	1.8g carbs	1.8g	174 kcal · 1.2g sugar	34.3% ABV · 1.73 std	Quick, easy serve
21	Traditional Martini (Dry)	1.8g carbs	1.8g	106 kcal · 1.2g sugar	29.7% ABV · 1.00 std	Quick, easy serve
22	Victor	2.1g carbs	2.1g	161 kcal · 1.5g sugar	37.6% ABV · 1.56 std	Quick, easy serve
23	Turf Cocktail	2.4g carbs	2.4g	108 kcal · 1.6g sugar	30.5% ABV · 1.07 std	Cocktail
24	Lone Tree Cocktail	3.1g carbs	3.1g	138 kcal · 2.2g sugar	34.7% ABV · 1.30 std	Quick, easy serve
25	Queen Elizabeth	3.5g carbs	3.5g	142 kcal · 2.5g sugar	37.3% ABV · 1.40 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

Traditional Martini (Dry)

~106 kcal estimated

~106 kcal · 1.2g sugar

Simplest recipe

Lone Tree Cocktail

2 ingredients

~138 kcal · 2.2g 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

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Frequently asked questions

Where do carbs in gin 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. A single lower metric does not make a cocktail healthier overall. Alcohol, calories, sugar, carbs, serving size, and individual context are different dimensions. Use this ranking for relative comparison on estimated carbohydrate content, then check the other displayed metrics separately.
How should I use this page to choose a drink?: The table lets you compare gin cocktails side by side on carbs. Click through to any individual cocktail page for the full ingredient list and nutrition breakdown. The "Top picks" panel adds cross-metric context without changing the page's primary ranking method.
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.