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Get into the spirit with crisp and creative gin cocktails — botanical, bubbly, and balanced. Explore the originals alongside lighter versions with lower sugar, carbs, and calories, proving that your favorite gin drinks can be both refreshing and mindful.

French 75

1.5 oz Gin 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 3/4 oz simple syrup 4 oz champagne or Prosecco Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~180 Carbs: ~10–12g Sugar: ~9–10g Healthier French 75 Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin ¾ oz Lemon Juice ½ oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit or allulose) 4 oz Brut/Extra Brut Champagne (low-sugar option) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~120 Carbs: ~2–3g Sugar: ~1–2g By swapping in a low-sugar syrup and choosing Brut/Extra Brut Champagne, you cut ~60 calories and 8–9g of sugar/carbs while still enjoying the same refreshing, bubbly cocktail.

Gimlet

3 oz Gin .5 oz Simple Syrup 1 oz Lime Juice Wet Shake/ Strain Garnish Lime Wheel Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~230 Carbs: ~7g Sugar: ~6g Healthier Gimlet Ingredients: 3 oz Gin 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit or allulose) 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Garnish: Lime wheel Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~190 Carbs: ~2g Sugar: ~1g Just by swapping in a low-sugar syrup, you save ~40 calories and 5g of sugar/carbs — without changing the flavor balance of this classic cocktail.

Negroni

Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~200 Carbs: ~13–15g Sugar: ~12–14g Healthier Negroni Ingredients: 1 oz Gin 1 oz Campari (no direct low-sugar swap — but limit to a smaller pour if desired) 1 oz Low-Sugar Sweet Vermouth (look for brands with reduced sugar, or mix dry vermouth + a drop of monk fruit syrup) Garnish: Orange peel Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Result: Using a low-sugar vermouth cuts ~40 calories and ~7–8g of sugar/carbs while keeping the Negroni’s signature bitter-sweet balance.

Bay Breeze

2 oz Vodka 1.5z Pineapple Juice 1.5 oz Cranberry Juice

Classic Gin & Tonic

2 oz gin 4 oz tonic water Lime wedge Instructions: Build in a highball glass with ice. Stir gently and garnish with lime. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~175 Carbs: ~16g Sugar: ~14–15g 💛 Healthier Gin & Tonic Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 4 oz Diet/Light Tonic Water (sugar-free or reduced sugar) Garnish: Lime wedge Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~120 Carbs: ~0–2g Sugar: ~0–1g ✅ Result: By swapping to a diet or light tonic, you cut out almost 60 calories and 14g of sugar — making the Gin & Tonic one of the easiest cocktails to lighten up.

Gin Coconut Fizz

2 oz gin 1 oz coconut cream 1 oz lime juice Club soda Instructions: Shake first three ingredients with ice. Strain into glass and top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~220 Carbs: ~12g Sugar: ~10–11g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 1 oz Light Coconut Milk (unsweetened, canned) or 1 oz unsweetened coconut cream 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice Club Soda to top Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: Swapping sweetened coconut cream for unsweetened light coconut milk/cream saves about 60 calories and 8–9g sugar, while keeping that creamy coconut vibe.

Strawberry Gin Smash

2 oz gin 2 strawberries 0.75 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz simple syrup Instructions: Muddle berries, shake everything with ice, strain over crushed ice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~185 Carbs: ~9g Sugar: ~7–8g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 2 Strawberries (muddled) 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit, stevia, or allulose) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~150 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: Just by swapping in a low-sugar syrup, you cut ~35 calories and about 5g of sugar — while keeping all the fruity flavor from the fresh strawberries.

Watermelon Gin Refresher

2 oz gin 2 cubes fresh watermelon 0.75 oz lime juice Mint Instructions: Muddle melon and mint, shake with gin and lime. Strain over ice. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~145 Carbs: ~5–6g Sugar: ~4–5g (This cocktail is already naturally lower in sugar, since it uses fresh fruit and no syrup.) 💛 Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 2 cubes Fresh Watermelon (muddled) 0.75 oz Lime Juice Mint leaves Optional: Top with club soda for a lighter, spritz-style drink Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~125 (with club soda) Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: Adding club soda stretches the drink, lowers the calories, and makes it extra refreshing — without needing added sweeteners.

Ramos Gin Fizz

2 oz gin 0.5 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz lime juice 1 oz simple syrup 1 oz cream Egg white Orange flower water Club soda Instructions: Shake all but soda hard (dry then wet), strain into tall glass, top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~320 Carbs: ~20g Sugar: ~18g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 0.5 oz Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit or allulose) 1 oz Light Cream or Unsweetened Almond Milk Egg White 2 drops Orange Flower Water Club Soda to top Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~220 Carbs: ~4–5g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: Swapping the syrup and cream cuts ~100 calories and ~15g sugar/carbs, while keeping the same creamy froth and citrus flavor the Ramos Gin Fizz is famous for.

Tom Collins

2 oz Gin 1 oz Lemon Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup Top w/ Club soda Garnish w/ Lemon wheel & Luxardo Cherry Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~210 Carbs: ~15g Sugar: ~13–14g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 1 oz Lemon Juice 1 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit, stevia, or allulose) Top with Club Soda Garnish: Lemon wheel & (optional) fresh cherry or skip garnish syrup Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~2–3g Sugar: ~1–2g Result: By swapping in a low-sugar syrup, you save ~50 calories and over 12g of sugar — keeping the Tom Collins crisp, refreshing, and guilt-free.

Aviation

2 oz Gin .5 oz Creme de Violette Liquer .5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 oz Maraschino Liqueur Shake/ Strain Garnish Luxardo Cherry & Lemon Wedge Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~210 Carbs: ~14g Sugar: ~13g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 0.5 oz Crème de Violette (no true sugar-free version, but use sparingly or try a craft low-sugar brand if available) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.25 oz Reduced-Sugar Maraschino Liqueur (or substitute 1–2 drops of cherry extract + monk fruit syrup for flavor) Garnish: Fresh cherry or lemon wedge (skip syrup-soaked cherries for fewer sugars) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~165 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Result: By reducing the sugar content of the liqueurs and garnish, you cut ~45 calories and 7–8g sugar/carbs — while still keeping the Aviation’s signature floral-citrus balance.

Salty Dog

2 oz Gin 3 oz Grapefruit Juice Salt Rim Garnish w/ grapefruit or Lime Slice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~13–14g Sugar: ~12–13g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 3 oz Fresh-Squeezed Grapefruit Juice (naturally lower sugar than bottled) or a light grapefruit juice (reduced sugar) Salt Rim Garnish: Grapefruit or Lime Slice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~120 Carbs: ~6–7g Sugar: ~5–6g Result: By swapping bottled juice for fresh-squeezed or reduced-sugar grapefruit juice, you cut ~40 calories and 7g sugar/carbs — without losing the tart, refreshing punch of this classic.

Gin Rickey

2 oz Dry Gin .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice Top Club Soda Pinch Of Salt Garnish w/ Lime Wheel Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~130 Carbs: ~1–2g Sugar: ~0–1g 💛 Healthier Version (This cocktail is already naturally low-calorie and low-carb — no syrup or sugary mixers!)

Bramble

2 oz gin 0.75 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz simple syrup 0.5 oz blackberry liqueur Instructions: Shake and strain over crushed ice, drizzle liqueur on top. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~215 Carbs: ~16–17g Sugar: ~15g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit, stevia, or allulose) 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Blackberry Liqueur (if available) or muddle 2 fresh blackberries + 1 tsp monk fruit syrup Garnish: Fresh blackberry & lemon slice Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~5–6g Sugar: ~4–5g Result: Swapping the syrup and liqueur for low-sugar options cuts ~55 calories and ~10g sugar/carbs — while keeping the Bramble’s signature balance of tart lemon and dark berry sweetness.

Cucumber Gin Cooler

2 oz gin Cucumber slices 0.5 oz lemon juice Club soda Instructions: Muddle cucumber, add gin and lemon, shake, strain into ice-filled glass and top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~135 Carbs: ~1–2g Sugar: ~0–1g 💛 Healthier Version (Already a naturally low-calorie cocktail!)

Apple Gin Fizz

2 oz gin 1 oz apple juice 0.5 oz lemon juice Club soda Instructions: Shake first three with ice, strain into a tall glass, top with soda. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~160 Carbs: ~10–11g Sugar: ~9–10g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 1 oz Fresh-Pressed Apple Juice (naturally lower sugar) or light apple juice (reduced sugar) 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Club Soda to top Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~125 Carbs: ~5–6g Sugar: ~4–5g Result: By swapping bottled apple juice for fresh-pressed or reduced-sugar apple juice, you cut ~35 calories and about 5g of sugar/carbs while keeping that crisp apple flavor.

Blueberry Basil Gin Smash

2 oz gin 6 blueberries 2 basil leaves 0.75 oz lemon juice 0.5 oz simple syrup Instructions: Muddle berries and basil, shake with other ingredients. Strain into rocks glass. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~170 Carbs: ~9g Sugar: ~8g Healthier Version Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 6 Blueberries (muddled) 2 Basil Leaves (muddled) 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 0.5 oz Low-Sugar Simple Syrup (monk fruit, stevia, or allulose) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~140 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: By replacing regular syrup with a low-sugar option, you save ~30 calories and 5–6g sugar while keeping the bright blueberry-basil balance intact.

Chocolate Orange Gin Martini

1.5 oz gin 1 oz orange liqueur 0.5 oz crème de cacao Instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with orange zest. Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~230 Carbs: ~18–19g Sugar: ~17–18g Healthier Version Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin 1 oz Sugar-Free Orange Liqueur (or use 1 oz orange extract + 0.25 oz monk fruit syrup for flavor without sugar) 0.5 oz Sugar-Free Crème de Cacao (or unsweetened cacao syrup made with monk fruit/allulose) Nutrition (approx. per serving): Calories: ~150 Carbs: ~3–4g Sugar: ~2–3g Result: Using sugar-free liqueur alternatives cuts about 80 calories and ~15g sugar/carbs while still delivering the bold chocolate-orange combo.