5 Low Calorie Gin Cocktails with a Twist
Date: June 14, 2025
It’s World Gin Day and after one too many mouthfuls that’ve left us feeling guilty – we want to celebrate with something low calorie but BIG taste.
Whether you’re keeping an eye on your intake or just want something light and refreshing, our inventive serves are here to deliver guilt-free satisfaction. Each under 120 calories AND perfect for spring into summer sipping.
Creamy Citrus Cooler
A refreshingly creamy, zesty twist on the gin fizz, minus the sugar.
- 15ml Lemon Juice
- 5ml Sugar-free Vanilla Syrup
- Soda Water
- Lemon Peel Twist
Shake the gin, lemon juice, and vanilla syrup with ice. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon peel twist.
Approx. 105 calories
Strawberry & Basil Slim Spritz
Fragrant basil and fresh berries elevate this easy, low calorie alcoholic drink to something you’ll crave on sunny days.
- 4 Basil Leaves
- 3 Strawberries (sliced)
- 100ml Light Tonic or Sparkling Water
- Ice
Muddle the basil and strawberries gently in the base of a wine glass. Add gin, ice and top with tonic or sparkling water. Stir gently.
Approx. 95 calories
Cornish Sea Breeze Spritz
A light, citrus-forward serve with a refreshing fizz.
- 100ml Soda Water
- 10ml Grapefruit Juice
- Grapefruit wedge or rosemary sprig, for garnish
Build over ice in a highball glass. Stir gently. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or rosemary sprig for aroma.
Approx. 110 calories
Coastal Cucumber G&T Refresher
Briny, botanical and beautifully crisp, this cucumber-forward G&T is perfect post beach.
- 150ml Cucumber Tonic (low-calorie)
- Thinly Sliced Cucumber Ribbons
- Cracked Black Pepper (optional)
Add cucumber ribbons to a balloon glass with ice. Pour over gin and top with tonic. Add a pinch of cracked pepper for a grown-up twist.
Approx. 90 calories
Honey Sloe Negroni Light
A lower-alcohol, lighter take on the Negroni – still bittersweet and beautifully balanced.
- 15ml Dry vermouth
- 10ml Bitters (like a low-calorie aperitif or Campari alternative)
- Orange Slice
Stir ingredients with ice and strain into a short glass with fresh ice. Garnish with an orange slice.
Approx. 115 calories
Why Choose Low Calorie Alcoholic Drinks?
Many cocktails are loaded with hidden calories. By using naturally flavoured spirits like those from Wrecking Coast, plus low or zero-calorie mixers, you can enjoy complex, satisfying drinks without all the calories. Perfect for summer socials, BBQs or simply cutting back without compromise.
Try Them All
Explore Wrecking Coast’s full range of spirits here and experiment with your own low calorie alcoholic drink combinations. From the creaminess of clotted cream gin to the richness of spiced rum, there’s a healthier happy hour waiting for you.