Data ranking
Lowest ABV Rum Cocktails, Ranked by Estimated Strength
We reviewed 170 nutrition-complete recipes and found 25 that fit this guide. Median: 19.7g sugar.
170Recipes reviewed
25Matching this guide
19.7gMedian sugar
212 kcalMedian calories
10.1%Median ABV
Ranked recipes
| # | Drink | Why it ranks | ABV | Nutrition | Alcohol | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limona Corona | 5.9% ABV | 5.9% | 383 kcal · 3.8g sugar · 26.3g carbs | 2.63 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 2 | Frozen Daiquiri | 6.6% ABV | 6.6% | 179 kcal · 9.4g sugar · 13.6g carbs | 1.32 std | Any occasion |
| 3 | Happy Skipper | 4.9% ABV | 4.9% | 156 kcal · 27.5g sugar · 30.2g carbs | 0.37 std | Low-alcohol occasions |
| 4 | Rum Coooler | 7.1% ABV | 7.1% | 186 kcal · 28.4g sugar · 28.4g carbs | 0.73 std | Any occasion |
| 5 | Planter's Punch No. 1 | 7.7% ABV | 7.7% | 434 kcal · 67.8g sugar · 75.2g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 6 | Rum Cobbler | 8.0% ABV | 8.0% | 241 kcal · 20.5g sugar · 26.8g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 7 | Pineapple Dream Cocktail | 8.0% ABV | 8.0% | 114 kcal · 6.9g sugar · 12.6g carbs | 0.67 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 8 | Rum Milk Punch | 8.6% ABV | 8.6% | 291 kcal · 14.6g sugar · 14.6g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 9 | Ringo Starr | 8.7% ABV | 8.7% | 327 kcal · 45.3g sugar · 51.0g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 10 | September Morn Cocktail | 8.8% ABV | 8.8% | 172 kcal · 19.7g sugar · 23.7g carbs | 0.73 std | Any occasion |
| 11 | Fort Lauderdale | 10.0% ABV | 10.0% | 313 kcal · 17.9g sugar · 30.5g carbs | 2.01 std | Any occasion |
| 12 | Abilene | 10.1% ABV | 10.1% | 175 kcal · 15.1g sugar · 17.5g carbs | 1.09 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 13 | Rum Screwdriver | 10.1% ABV | 10.1% | 169 kcal · 12.4g sugar · 15.4g carbs | 1.09 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 14 | Gaugin | 10.5% ABV | 10.5% | 358 kcal · 47.7g sugar · 57.6g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 15 | Hurricane | 10.6% ABV | 10.6% | 442 kcal · 50.7g sugar · 61.7g carbs | 0.73 std | Any occasion |
| 16 | Orange Push-up | 10.6% ABV | 10.6% | 198 kcal · 20.6g sugar · 23.0g carbs | 1.09 std | Any occasion |
| 17 | Caipirissima | 10.7% ABV | 10.7% | 327 kcal · 28.5g sugar · 46.1g carbs | 1.82 std | Any occasion |
| 18 | Jamaican Crawler | 10.7% ABV | 10.7% | 284 kcal · 37.7g sugar · 43.2g carbs | 1.07 std | Any occasion |
| 19 | Cream Soda | 10.8% ABV | 10.8% | 181 kcal · 27.0g sugar · 27.0g carbs | 0.73 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 20 | Tchoupitolas Street Guzzle | 10.8% ABV | 10.8% | 113 kcal · 4.5g sugar · 6.3g carbs | 0.73 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 21 | Pineapple Cocktail | 10.9% ABV | 10.9% | 212 kcal · 13.3g sugar · 19.3g carbs | 1.46 std | Quick, easy serve |
| 22 | Chicago Fizz | 11.2% ABV | 11.2% | 146 kcal · 6.3g sugar · 8.5g carbs | 1.07 std | Any occasion |
| 23 | Rum Sour | 11.2% ABV | 11.2% | 228 kcal · 18.4g sugar · 24.0g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
| 24 | Spice 75 | 11.5% ABV | 11.5% | 190 kcal · 14.3g sugar · 27.2g carbs | 0.91 std | Any occasion |
| 25 | Rum Daisy | 11.6% ABV | 11.6% | 334 kcal · 45.0g sugar · 49.4g carbs | 1.46 std | Any occasion |
All nutrition values are estimates based on standard recipe quantities. — = data not available.
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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 rum 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 rum 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 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.