Low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can are great options for those looking to enjoy a boozy picnic while keeping their calorie count low now that spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner.
Here, seltzers, spritzers, and some beers find their time to shine. Refreshing, light, and packed with exciting flavours, the canned drinks on our curated list come in at just over or under 100 calories. We've also made sure they are easy to find and buy online (and in some supermarkets).
If you're looking to lose weight without dieting, opting for the lowest-calorie alcohol is a good idea. To help you find your favourite, we've gathered the best low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can on the shelves now in 2025, including beers, wine spritzers, cocktails, and more.
Best low calorie alcoholic drinks in a can
Under 150 calories
LuvJus Cocktails are blended vodka drinks with just over 100 calories per can and no added sugar, making them the perfect picnic companion for those who love fruity drinks with unique flavours, such as pineapple, mint, and jasmine Korean ginseng.
Cals per serving: 107
The fact that this beer has made it onto the list may surprise some people, but Corona is a light lager. It's full of flavour and zest too. As one of the best types of low-calorie beer, it's well worth trying - with a slice of lime on the top, of course.
Cals per serving: 139 calories (330ml)
Enjoy the fruity flavours and tart notes of summer's favourite drink with Pimm's - now available to buy online in a can, premixed with lemonade.
Cals per serving: 141 calories
Enjoy four varieties of flavour in this mixed pack of 6% cocktails. Each case contains three cans of each flavour so you can explore the Passionfruit Martini, 'On The Beach', Strawberry Daiquiri, and Piña Colada flavours to your heart's content.
Cals per serving: 144
If you like a traditional cocktail, MOTH's range should have you covered this summer. This mixed pack is the perfect way to try them all, but you can buy them individually as well.
Cals per serving: Depends on cocktail - Old Fashioned cocktail has 124 calories, while the Margarita sits at 133 calories per can.
Available in peach, grapefruit, blood orange (a personal favourite), and elderflower flavours, these are fruity, light, and refreshing beers. They also have 63% less added sugar than standard cider, with just 3g per 100ml.
Cals per serving: 125
It may surprise you to know that a can of Camden Town Brewery's famous Camden Hells lager is closer to 100 calories than 200. It's 4.6% ABV too, and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Cals per serving: 127 (330ml)
Believe it or not, we've found wine in a can for close to 100 calories per serving! Each can also offers 1/4 of a bottle of wine, so they're a great alternative if you're looking to monitor how much you're drinking - or drink less.
Cals per serving: 121 calories per can (rosé and white) or 130 calories (red).
If easy-to-carry cocktails are on your priority list for the summer, it doesn't get much better than NIO. These premium cocktail pouches are easy to pour, and you'll find Negroni, Cosmopolitan, and Margarita varities among the flavours.
Cals per serving: Between 100 and 200 calories.
Under 100 calories
With a 4.5 alcohol percentage, White Claw is one of the best low calorie alcoholic drinks in a can for the summer. Fresh, punchy, fruity, and available in a number of flavors including lime, raspberry, and mango.
Cals per serving: 90
This is hands down one of the best minimal-calorie IPAs we've tasted, making it a winner for beer lovers who love a low-sugar and low-calorie option. It's available from Amazon in multipacks too, so it's just as easy to buy as it is to drink.
Cals per serving: 89
DRTY seltzers have had a revamp in the last couple of years, both in package design and calorie content, with fewer calories (and more exciting flavours) than before. They're as refreshing and delicious as always.
Cals per serving: 93
Goldling's Sundown mixed drink combines premium distilled vodka with fresh Persian lime, rich pineapple, and Kaffir lime leaf for a unique tropical infusion we've not seen anywhere else. It's fit for a summer's day and perfect for those who love a tart freshness to drinks.
Cals per serving: 100
Served's vodka and sparkling water offering is among the lowest on this list, in both sugar and calories. These drinks are made with four-times distilled premium vodka and wonky fruit for a fresh taste with less food waste.
Cals per serving: 95 calories
Everyone knows the sight of an Aperol Spritz is the first sign of summer. So no matter the weather, bring in the season with Sprezza Rossa's can of red vermouth, mineral water, and orange bitters, all carbonated to resemble the classic Italian spritz.
Cals per serving: 100
What are low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can?
Low-calorie alcoholic drinks are alcoholic beverages that are low in calories (the energy in food and drink). The number of calories everyone needs per day depends on a few factors, including age, height, weight, and activity levels. If you go above your maintenance level (the number you need to maintain your weight), you'll gain weight. If you go below it by eating fewer calories or burning more, you'll lose weight.
If you are trying to get into a calorie deficit to lose weight and drinking is a big part of your social life, you may not want to cut alcohol out completely - and there's no need to either. “If you’re looking to reduce your calorie intake whilst enjoying alcohol over the summer, I’d recommend opting for low-calorie vodka and other light spirits with diet mixers over sugary alcopops, ciders, and cocktails," says Richie Howey, a certified personal trainer and lifestyle coach. "It’s all about making smart choices that serve you and your weight loss goals."
Low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can are also helpful here, as some of the most common ones include spritzers, low-calorie cocktails, and seltzers - flavoured sparkling water combined with a type of spirit (usually vodka).
What's the best low-calorie alcoholic drink in a can for weight loss?
When we look exclusively at calories per serving, a simple mixer and spirit or low-calorie beer will ultimately be the best low-calorie non-alcoholic drink in a can. This includes options like gin and diet tonic, tequila and diet tonic, rum and diet cola, and beers like Camen Hells and Skinny IPA.
These options will have less sugar in the recipe than even some of the low calorie cocktail options, simply because cocktails require more ingredients that tend to sit on the sweeter end of the taste spectrum. Sweeter ingredients tend to contain sugar, which is higher in calories.
How does alcohol impact weight loss?
Drinking alcohol can make it harder to lose weight in several ways. Firstly, you can 'drink your calories' without realising it, as alcohol is one of the most calorie-rich substances, with three calories per gram of liquor. Drinking can easily take you out of a calorie deficit, which is essential for sustainable weight loss.
"It all comes down to calories," PT Richie Howey confirms. "For example, the difference between choosing a diet mixer over a full-fat Coke can be 500 to 1000 calories through a night out." This can be the difference between sticking to your deficit and not losing weight at all, especially if you drink regularly.
If you are looking to lose weight, it's worth considering cutting down on alcohol - or even giving alcohol up for good, at least during the weight-loss process.
Just as many great alcoholic drinks come in a can, you'll find some of the best low-calorie non-alcoholic drinks in a can just as delicious.
Drinking also doesn't only inhibit our ability to lose weight by putting more calories in the body though. It's what we do when we're hungover that makes a difference too. Even if you're opting for the best low-calorie alcoholic drinks in a can, how many you drink will matter.
“As alcohol causes dehydration, hunger levels spike, and people end up bingeing, mainly because it’s difficult to control cravings when you’re intoxicated. Think about all the kebabs, pizzas, and cheesy chips you’ve indulged in over the years. They’re all high-fat meals that are the worst thing you could possibly eat when you're out.”
Consider the day after the night before, Howey says. "You hardly move at all. That means low-calorie expenditure, followed by another takeaway on the night as you’re bound to have the munchies. So, really, you’ll have consumed a double dose of calories.”
While a weight loss goal shouldn't prevent you from enjoying yourself, and you can enjoy alcohol in moderation with low-calorie alternatives if you're concerned about your daily calorie count, there's no doubt that alcohol definitely makes a difference.
“Fat burning is put on the back burner when you’ve had a few because your body is going to prioritise getting rid of the toxin (alcohol) before it metabolizes fat, so instead it just stores fat," Howey says.
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