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Low-calorie drinks

Every drink on this page comes in under an estimated 100 kcal per serving. Estimates use the listed ingredients and standard product values, so a sweeter juice, a regular soda instead of a diet one or a larger pour will raise the number. Compare every drink in the calorie and ABV chart.

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Mocktails

Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern Orange Fizz for Kids

Make two small jack-o'-lantern orange fizz drinks for kids with orange juice, pineapple juice and sparkling water. Decorate the outside of the cups.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 56 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade

A Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade copycat: chilled green tea, lemonade and peach syrup or fresh peach purée over ice.

  • 1 hr
  • ≈ 63 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

Steep Tazo Passion tea, then mix it with lemonade and simple syrup over ice. A caffeine-free Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat, about 87 kcal a cup.

  • 1 hr 15 min
  • ≈ 87 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Chai Latte with a Tea Bag

Steep one chai tea bag, add warm milk and a little sugar, and you have a chai latte in 15 minutes. Includes optional whole spices.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 93 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Teavana Chai Concentrate

A Teavana-style chai concentrate: black tea simmered with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, star anise and vanilla. Makes a bit over 3 cups, about 6 half-cup servings.

  • 35 min
  • ≈ 50 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Mocktails

Non-Alcoholic Lime Rickey

Fresh lime juice and a little simple syrup topped with club soda over ice. A tart, alcohol-free lime rickey in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 47 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Mocktails

Waterloo Mojito Mocktail

Mix a nonalcoholic mojito with Waterloo Mojito sparkling water, fresh mint, lime and ice. Adjust sweetness to taste.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 8 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Prosecco Mimosa

Make a Prosecco mimosa with fresh orange juice and chilled sparkling wine. Includes the mixing ratio and a nonalcoholic variation.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 82 kcal
  • ≈ 7.7% ABV

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dunkin' Almond Spice Coffee

Coffee with almond extract, pumpkin pie spice and almond milk. Serve hot or over ice and sweeten to taste.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 89 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Shots

Stok Espresso Shots

Brew concentrated espresso shots with ground coffee and water. Includes espresso machine and moka pot methods and optional sweetener.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Black Tea Shot with Honey and Lemon

Brewed black tea, honey and lemon make a quick, alcohol-free shot. Whiskey or vodka is an optional variation.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 42 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea

Brew hibiscus herbal tea, cool it and serve over ice for a Passion Tango-inspired drink with optional sweetener or citrus.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Shots

Vodka Jello Shots

Vodka jello shots with one 3 oz box of Jello, boiling water, cold water and half a cup of vodka. Makes about 16 shots; chill 3 hours.

  • Make ahead
  • ≈ 38 kcal
  • ≈ 10% ABV

Shots

Baileys Chocolate Pudding Shots

Chilled chocolate pudding shots with Baileys, milk and whipped cream, plus optional vodka. Allow time to chill before serving.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 83 kcal
  • ≈ 2.4% ABV

Shots

Rum Jello Shots

Rum gelatin shots made with flavored gelatin, boiling water and rum. Chill until set before serving.

  • 2 hr 5 min
  • ≈ 56 kcal
  • ≈ 20% ABV

Cocktails

Sutter Home Sweet Tea Wine Cocktail

A pitcher of Sutter Home Moscato, brewed sweet tea and fresh lemon juice over ice. Makes about 12 servings; contains alcohol.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 55 kcal
  • ≈ 3.9% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade

A Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade copycat: fresh lemon juice, cold water and a zero-sugar sweetener. Makes about 6 cups.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 43 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Sprite Kool-Aid Soda

A fizzy party drink made with Sprite and your choice of Kool-Aid powder, served over ice with optional fruit.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 80 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Prime Hydration Drink

A homemade coconut-water drink with lemon, a little honey and a pinch of sea salt, inspired by flavored hydration drinks. Makes 4 cups in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 2 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Mocktails

Topo Chico Lime Mocktail

A non-alcoholic sparkling lime drink with mineral water, simple syrup and fresh mint, served over ice.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 26 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Shots

Prosecco Jello Shots

Prosecco jello shots with unflavored gelatin, sugar and an optional splash of vodka. Makes about 16 one-ounce shots; chill 2 hours.

  • 2 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 23 kcal
  • ≈ 5.8% ABV

Lemonades & Sodas

Olipop-Inspired Soda

Make a fizzy homemade soda inspired by Olipop with ginger, fruit juice and optional fiber.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 7 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Poppi Copycat Soda

Make a Poppi-style soda with sparkling water, fruit juice and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. Two glasses in 10 minutes, about 14 kcal each.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 14 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Lemonades & Sodas

Starbucks Summer Berry Lemonade Refresher

Lemonade with mixed berry syrup and fresh berries, served over ice. Use ready-made syrup or prepare the optional syrup ahead.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 78 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Fruit Drinks

Passion Fruit Puree

Scoop and strain fresh passion fruit to make puree for drinks and desserts, with optional sugar and water.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 44 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic