Data ranking

Low Carbs Tequila Cocktails — Ranked by Data

The lowest-carb Tequila cocktails in this data are Gentle Ben (0.0g carbs), Tequila Straight (0.0g carbs), Long Island Iced Tea (0.1g carbs).

We reviewed 68 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 8.1g sugar.

68Recipes reviewed

25Matching this guide

8.1gMedian sugar

204 kcalMedian calories

21.3%Median ABV

Ranked recipes

#	Drink	Why it ranks	Carbs	Nutrition	Alcohol	Best for
1	Gentle Ben	0.0g carbs	0.0g	204 kcal · 0.0g sugar	42.9% ABV · 2.15 std	Cocktail
2	Tequila Straight	0.0g carbs	0.0g	136 kcal · 0.0g sugar	21.3% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
3	Long Island Iced Tea	0.1g carbs	0.1g	136 kcal · 0.1g sugar	42.5% ABV · 1.44 std	Cocktail
4	Tequini	3.6g carbs	3.6g	209 kcal · 2.4g sugar	29.3% ABV · 1.97 std	Quick, easy serve
5	Tequila Manhattan	4.1g carbs	4.1g	186 kcal · 3.0g sugar	33.5% ABV · 1.69 std	Quick, easy serve
6	Montezuma	4.6g carbs	4.6g	276 kcal · 2.0g sugar	17.4% ABV · 1.74 std	Cocktail
7	Mexicola	5.0g carbs	5.0g	151 kcal · 1.0g sugar	21.3% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
8	3-Mile Long Island Iced Tea	6.4g carbs	6.4g	188 kcal · 5.7g sugar	32.8% ABV · 1.67 std	Cocktail
9	Margarita	6.9g carbs	6.9g	154 kcal · 4.2g sugar	25.8% ABV · 1.29 std	Cocktail
10	Winter Paloma	10.1g carbs	10.1g	243 kcal · 6.2g sugar	20.4% ABV · 2.12 std	Cocktail
11	Brave Bull	11.8g carbs	11.8g	231 kcal · 8.9g sugar	35.8% ABV · 1.79 std	Quick, easy serve
12	Vampiro	12.5g carbs	12.5g	188 kcal · 10.9g sugar	18.8% ABV · 1.44 std	Cocktail
13	Tequila Matador	12.6g carbs	12.6g	182 kcal · 6.9g sugar	14.2% ABV · 1.42 std	Quick, easy serve
14	Alamo Splash	13.7g carbs	13.7g	215 kcal · 10.0g sugar	14.2% ABV · 1.42 std	Cocktail
15	Vagabundo	14.4g carbs	14.4g	192 kcal · 8.1g sugar	10.6% ABV · 1.42 std	Cocktail
16	Winter Rita	14.9g carbs	14.9g	182 kcal · 12.7g sugar	20.8% ABV · 1.28 std	Cocktail
17	Sunday Confession	15.9g carbs	15.9g	176 kcal · 10.4g sugar	17.5% ABV · 1.17 std	Cocktail
18	Hot Shot Margarita	16.4g carbs	16.4g	242 kcal · 10.1g sugar	21.0% ABV · 1.75 std	Quick, easy serve
19	110 in the shade	16.6g carbs	16.6g	305 kcal · 2.4g sugar	8.2% ABV · 2.33 std	Quick, easy serve
20	Dirty Daisy	17.9g carbs	17.9g	264 kcal · 12.3g sugar	15.7% ABV · 1.42 std	Cocktail
21	La Ultima Palabra	19.4g carbs	19.4g	203 kcal · 13.0g sugar	23.6% ABV · 1.47 std	Cocktail
22	Bum's Rush	19.8g carbs	19.8g	296 kcal · 13.9g sugar	23.3% ABV · 2.14 std	Cocktail
23	Mexican Madras	20.2g carbs	20.2g	206 kcal · 11.6g sugar	9.4% ABV · 1.42 std	Cocktail
24	Sea Of Cortez	20.2g carbs	20.2g	283 kcal · 13.8g sugar	26.8% ABV · 2.01 std	Cocktail
25	Tijuana Taxi	20.7g carbs	20.7g	313 kcal · 14.8g sugar	31.3% ABV · 1.75 std	Cocktail

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

Best picks by use case

Lowest sugar

Tequila Straight

0.0g estimated sugar

~136 kcal · 0.0g sugar

Lowest calories

Long Island Iced Tea

~136 kcal estimated

~136 kcal · 0.1g sugar

Simplest recipe

110 in the shade

2 ingredients

~305 kcal · 2.4g 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 tequila 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 tequila 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 tequila cocktails are on this page?: This ranking includes 25 tequila 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 tequila specifically?: Tequila is the base spirit, which sets the alcohol foundation. The mixers and modifiers around it determine most of the sugar and calorie variation, making tequila cocktails a useful controlled comparison.