8 Low Calorie Cocktails

Published Jun 29, 2024, Updated Jul 06, 2024

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Cool off this summer with these lightened up low calorie cocktails! They’re refreshing, easy to make and delicious.

Summer is officially here, so I wanted to share some of my favorite low calorie cocktail recipes with you!

While I don’t drink a ton of alcohol, I do love a refreshing cocktail every now and then, especially when it’s over 90 degrees outside! When it comes to cocktails I usually prefer to make them myself so I can control the ingredients. When getting cocktails out at a restaurant or bar, they can easily be upwards of 500 calories (I’m looking at you blended frozen margaritas) and lord knows how much sugar.

Collage of cocktail photos: strawberry frose, a mojito, a vodka soda and two coconut daiquiris.

My general rule of thumb when making cocktails is to keep it simple. The less ingredients the better! I also try to use no added sugar or at least use a natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey instead of simple syrup.

All of these cocktail recipes are super easy to make with simple ingredients. They’re refreshing and can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd at your next summer cookout. PS: If you’re looking for some delicious cookout recipes here are some of my faves: turkey burgers, broccoli salad, poppy seed chicken pasta salad and grilled sweet potatoes.

One of my all time favorites is this strawberry frosé, so if you haven’t tried that recipe yet I’d start there!

4.73 from 11 votes

Strawberry Frosé

Say hello to your new favorite summer cocktail! Strawberry Frosé, aka frozen rosé, made with 4 ingredients, no refined sugar and less than 200 calories per drink.

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4.84 from 6 votes

Skinny Coconut Daiquiri

This skinny coconut daiquiri is creamy and full of coconut flavor, but much lighter than most frozen coconut cocktails. Only has 175 calories and 5 grams of sugar.

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4.05 from 61 votes

Vodka Cranberry

A light holiday cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, lime and fizzy sparkling water. Toss a few cranberries on top for a festive drink you’ll want to enjoy all season.

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4 from 5 votes

Vodka Soda

Made with vodka, club soda or sparkling water and fresh lime juice this simple vodka soda recipe is crisp and refreshing and comes together in a matter of minutes.

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4.41 from 10 votes

Skinny Margarita

This skinny margarita is low calorie, but still delicious. It’s made with fresh juice and has no added sugar!

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Paloma cocktail with ice and a lime wedge and a rim of salt.

4.14 from 69 votes

Skinny Paloma (no sugar added)

A lightened up skinny Paloma made with freshly juiced grapefruit, tequila, lime juice and sparkling water.

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4.06 from 19 votes

Skinny Piña Colada

This Skinny Piña Colada recipe with real pineapple, coconut water and coconut rum is made with only four ingredients. Serve frozen or on the rocks for a lighter version of this tropical cocktail.

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4.38 from 8 votes

Skinny Mojito

This skinny Mojito is made with fresh lime juice, white rum, mint leaves and sparkling water. It's light and refreshing, low in calories and has no added sugar!

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