25 Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks In a Can

As more people become health-conscious, the demand for low-calorie alcoholic drinks has been on the rise. Drinking alcohol can be a major source of empty calories, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Low-calorie alcoholic drinks–in-a-can have gained popularity as a convenient and delicious way to indulge without consuming excessive amounts of calories.

These drinks come in a variety of flavors, making them a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a night out without derailing their diet goals. 

Let’s talk about some of the best low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can that you can have instead of traditional high-calorie drinks.

Spa Girl Vodka Cocktails come in multiple flavors, including strawberry, pineapple, mango, and more. They are sparkling with just the right amount of bubbles. The Spa Girl cocktails are 11.5% or 16.5% ABV, depending on the flavor, and are made with premium vodka that is distilled six times. 

They are also plant-based, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie. For the flavors with lower alcohol content, the calories are lower, too, starting at just 66 calories per serving and topping out at 96 calories per serving.

Biza Sparkling Island Cocktails are another sparkling vodka cocktail that is low calorie. You’ll find flavors such as Passion Fruit Peach, Pomegranate Vanilla, Coconut Pineapple, and Mango Jalapeno. These canned cocktails are 6% ABV and 160 calories. 

Biza Cocktails are also naturally gluten-free as they are made with premium corn vodka and sweetened with stevia, real cane sugar, and coconut palm sugar for the coconut-pineapple flavor.

Mezzo Spritz Blood Orange ready-to-drink cocktail is 7.1% ABV and is inspired by the free-flowing lifestyle of Italy. In fact, Mezzo is the Italian word for “half,” so these are designed to be the perfect mid-day refreshing drink for relaxing. 

They taste essentially like a blood orange vodka soda and are perfect for those watching their calorie intake at only about 80 calories per serving. 

Many canned cocktails are made with vodka, but if tequila is more to your taste, you’ll love the Dulce Vida Ready-To-Drink Pineapple & Tequila Soda. It is 7% ABV and made with real fruit and Dulce Vida tequila. There are only 65 calories and less than 2 grams of carbs per serving in these.

Blackout Vodka RTD Cocktails are one of the newer canned cocktails on the market. Their variety pack comes with tasty flavors, including Strawberry Kiwi, Lemon Lime, Mango, and Dark Cherry. 

They are 6% ABV, have less than one gram of sugar, and are low-calorie. These also have added electrolytes so you can stay hydrated while enjoying a cocktail. Despite the name, you should always drink responsibly!

If you love lemon drops when you go out, you’ll love this low-calorie cocktail alternative. The Chic Cocktails Lemon Drop is zero sugar, 95 calories, 9% ABV, and tastes just like a classic lemon drop. It’s ready to drink, so just crack open the can and enjoy your favorite flavors with fewer calories.

The Mygotu Premium Cocktails in a can are produced by Wild Leap Brewing Co. as a canned cocktail option that has 1 gram of carbs, 100 calories, and an alcohol percentage of 5%. Flavors include Raspberry Lemonade, Pineapple Passionfruit, and Grapefruit Peach. They are available in a variety pack, so you can try them all.

Topo Chico has a cult following as sparkling mineral water that people drink on its own as well as in cocktail recipes. However, they have now released a hard seltzer inspired by the legendary taste. 

They use natural ingredients like fresh lime juice for maximum quality and taste. It is gluten-free, only has 2 grams of sugar, and is 100 calories per can.

White Claw has definitely made a name for itself, with new flavors and varieties being released all the time. They are always solid low-calorie drink that tastes like flavored sparkling water. Most White Claws are 5% ABV, 100 calories, and 2 grams of sugar.

Like White Claw, Truly Hard Seltzer was one of the original hard seltzers to come to market, and they continue to develop new flavors. They are also 5% ABV, only 100 calories, and they only have 1 gram of sugar. Truly’s are also made with real fruit juice from concentrate, which makes them more flavorful.

Flying Embers has created an organic hard seltzer with some fun natural flavors. Their Sweet & Heat Variety Pack is a fan favorite with flavors including Watermelon Chili, Guava Jalapeno, and Pineapple Cayenne. They have zero sugar, 5% ABV, and 95 calories.

Ranch Water is a tasty low-calorie alcoholic drink, and Lone River has put it into a can for your convenience. The Lone River Ranch Water packs come in four flavors, including Prickly Pear, Original, Spicy (Lime & Jalapeno), and Rio Red Grapefruit. They are 80 calories and 4% ABV. 

You may only know Bud Light for their light beers, though they now have hard seltzers to enjoy. The Bud Light Seltzers come in multiple flavors and go through a unique 5-step filtration process that ensures there is no aftertaste. 

Every variety of Bud Light Seltzer is made with natural fruit flavors and real cane sugar. They are gluten-free, 100 calories, 5 % ABV, and essentially zero grams of sugar.

Dos Equis is another beer brand that has jumped into the hard seltzers market. Their Ranch Water seltzers have the classic Ranch Water taste for only 90 calories and a lower ABV of 4.5%.

Nauti Seltzer is a company out of Massachusetts that is 110 calories and 5% ABV. The Blueberry Lemonade flavor is one of our favorites though it comes in other flavors like Mixed Berry, Raspberry, Rose, Grapefruit, Lemon Lime, Watermelon, Cranberry, and more. You can also try multiple flavors at once with their variety pack.

Happy Dad Hard Seltzers are newer to the seltzer market but have made quite an impact. They have less carbonation which is great for those who get bloated from too much carbonation. They are also 5% ABV, 100 calories, and have 1 gram of sugar. 

Happy Dad Seltzers do not contain any artificial sweeteners either, making them an excellent choice for low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can.

High Noon Sun Sips are vodka hard seltzers made with real fruit juice, natural flavors, and sparkling water. They have no sugar added, yet are still slightly sweet, and they have kept the calories low with only 100 calories per can. 

High Noon Sun Sips come in at 4.5% ABV and have great flavors like watermelon, cherry, grapefruit, pineapple, and more. And again, each flavor is made with real fruit juice, so the grapefruit flavor has delicious grapefruit juice.

The Vice Cans is a wine spritzer with zero sugar. Made in California, The Vice Cans give you the light, crisp taste of Rose without the high-calorie count. In fact, they only have 64 calories per serving with a 7.2% ABV by volume. They are also organic, vegan, and have no added sulfite.

Everyone loves a mimosa, and luckily there are low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can that will give you the same fruity drink for 60% fewer calories and 80% less sugar. The Ohza Mimosa Variety Pack includes Classic Mimosa, Classic Bellini, Mango Mimosa, and Cranberry Mimosa, so no matter which fruity flavors you are craving, you can have it with far less sugar content. 

It is also a great budget option as 12 cans of Ohza is equivalent to 4 bottles of champagne and two cartons of juice.

Spritz Society is a sparkling wine spritzer with 120 calories and 6% alcohol. There are four flavors in the variety pack, including Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Pineapple, and Lemon. They are gluten-free as well.

Hoxie Spritzers are a blend of sustainably grown grapes with botanicals, fruit, and water that create amazing fruit wine flavors for just 90 calories per can. Try flavors like Lemon Ginger Rose, which has real ginger juice and elevates the taste of a sparkling rose, or Watermelon Hatch Chile for a unique take on a dry white wine flavor profile.

Port Orleans Brewing Company has a low-calorie lager called Riverfront Low Tide. It is made with Louisiana rice which packs plenty of flavor in every 96-calorie can. It comes in at 4.5% alcohol, too.

IPAs are often a few hundred calories per serving with high alcohol content, but you can enjoy many alcoholic beverages with Saint Arnold Low Dose IPA. This session IPA is only 4.4% alcohol, 118 calories, and seven grams of carbs. 

They are able to keep the calorie count low — but the flavor strong — by using Golden Promise for the base malt and Golden Naked Oats for a good mouthfeel, and Bru-1 and Citra Incognito hops for a highly concentrated hoppy flavor.

The Avondale Brunch Punch Shandy Tangerine Ale clocks in at 3.5% alcohol and is totally guilt-free at 95 calories per can. It truly tastes like Sunday Brunch, too.

Dry County Brew Co. has created its own low-calorie IPA with its Low Key IPA. It has 100 calories, 3.1 carbs, and 4% alcohol. It is light and hoppy, containing the perfect blend of Calypso, Mosaic, and Idaho 7 hops.