Low-Calorie Gin Cocktails: 5 Recipes Under 100 Calories

At The Gin Lounge Ilkley, we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between flavour and fitness. These five low-calorie gin cocktails all clock in under 100 calories—so you can sip smart and stay social. Discover more on our homepage.

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1. Sparkling Gin & Soda

Calories: ≈ 64 kcal

Ingredients

• 30 ml London Dry gin (~64 kcal)
• Soda water (0 kcal)
• Wedge of lime

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the gin.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Squeeze in the lime wedge, then drop it in.

Garnish & Tip

• Use a long strip of lime peel for extra aroma.
• Serve in a tall glass to keep it chill longer.

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2. Skinny Cucumber Collins

Calories: ≈ 90 kcal

Ingredients

• 30 ml gin (~64 kcal)
• 20 ml fresh lemon juice (~5 kcal)
• 10 ml sugar-free syrup (0 kcal)
• Soda water
• 3 cucumber slices

Method

1. Muddle cucumber and lemon juice in a shaker.
2. Add gin and ice; shake briefly.
3. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.
4. Top with soda water.

Garnish & Tip

• Thread a cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick.
• Chill your glass beforehand for max refreshment.

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3. Berry Gin Spritz

Calories: ≈ 75 kcal

Ingredients

• 25 ml gin (~53 kcal)
• 30 ml mixed berry purée (no added sugar, ~15 kcal)
• Soda water
• 3 fresh raspberries

Method

1. Spoon berry purée into a chilled coupe.
2. Add gin and stir gently.
3. Top with soda water.

Garnish & Tip

• Drop in extra berries for a burst of colour.
• Blend berries with a dash of water for smooth purée.

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4. Rosemary Lemon Fizz

Calories: ≈ 95 kcal

Ingredients

• 30 ml gin (~64 kcal)
• 15 ml fresh lemon juice (~4 kcal)
• 5 ml honey syrup (1:1 honey to water, ~26 kcal)
• Soda water
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

Method

1. Shake gin, lemon juice and honey syrup with ice.
2. Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Slap rosemary between your palms and drop in.

Garnish & Tip

• Use light honey syrup to cut sweetness.
• Serve with a short straw to capture aroma.

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5. Pink Grapefruit & Gin Soda

Calories: ≈ 98 kcal

Ingredients

• 40 ml gin (~85 kcal)
• Soda water
• Wedge of pink grapefruit (~3 kcal)

Method

1. Fill a copa glass with ice.
2. Pour in gin.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Express grapefruit oils over the drink and drop in the wedge.

Garnish & Tip

• Rim the glass with fine salt for contrast.
• Freeze grapefruit slices as decorative ice.

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Expert Tips for Low-Cal Cocktails

• Measure Precisely: A jigger keeps calories in check.
• Ice Quality: Large cubes melt slowly—less dilution, more flavour.
• Prep Ahead: Pre-measure spirits and syrups for speedy service.

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Craving a guided tasting? Feel free to contact us for bespoke recommendations or book online to join our next masterclass. Cheers to light, luscious sipping!

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