Std. drinks ranking
The top 26 of the 206 classic cocktails on Mixxing, ranked by U.S. standard drinks (14 g of pure alcohol) in one serving.
Average
1.34
across all 206 drinks
How we count
Estimated for one drink made to its recipe at typical strengths, with the water the ice adds. Alcohol at 7 calories a gram, sugars at 4. Our method
Big drinks with several spirits lead: the Zombie holds nearly three standard drinks. A short, stirred drink can be very strong yet hold less alcohol than a tall one; for strength, see the strongest cocktails.
| # | Drink | Strength | Std. drinks | Calories | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZombieTiki & Punches · Rum | 17.8% | 2.83 | 330 | 11.1 g |
| 2 | HurricaneTiki & Punches · Rum | 12.7% | 2.71 | 423 | 37.6 g |
| 3 | Fog CutterTiki & Punches · Rum | 13.0% | 2.52 | 314 | 13.3 g |
| 4 | Queen’s Park SwizzleTiki & Punches · Rum | 20.1% | 2.07 | 242 | 9.5 g |
| 5 | GreenpointMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 25.9% | 2.06 | 229 | 6.8 g |
| 6 | Black ManhattanMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 25.8% | 2.05 | 231 | 7.5 g |
| =7 | Between the SheetsSours · Rum | 18.7% | 2.03 | 233 | 8.0 g |
| =7 | Navy GrogTiki & Punches · Rum | 12.3% | 2.03 | 279 | 20.0 g |
| =7 | Ranch WaterHighballs & Fizzes · Tequila | 13.3% | 2.03 | 237 | 8.0 g |
| 10 | Remember the MaineMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 23.9% | 2.00 | 227 | 7.9 g |
| 11 | BijouMartinis & Manhattans · Gin | 24.4% | 1.89 | 234 | 12.0 g |
| =12 | Little ItalyMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 22.8% | 1.86 | 205 | 5.6 g |
| =12 | TipperaryMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 23.9% | 1.86 | 212 | 7.5 g |
| 14 | Vieux CarréMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 22.8% | 1.85 | 205 | 6.0 g |
| 15 | Rum RunnerTiki & Punches · Rum | 14.7% | 1.84 | 321 | 27.8 g |
| 16 | BoulevardierNegronis & Spritzes · Whiskey | 21.0% | 1.82 | 225 | 11.7 g |
| =17 | Red HookMartinis & Manhattans · Whiskey | 25.2% | 1.79 | 192 | 4.1 g |
| =17 | Three Dots and a DashTiki & Punches · Rum | 16.3% | 1.79 | 235 | 14.5 g |
| 19 | Angel FaceMartinis & Manhattans · Gin | 19.8% | 1.76 | 202 | 7.5 g |
| =20 | Lion’s TailSours · Whiskey | 18.3% | 1.73 | 204 | 7.8 g |
| =20 | Pegu ClubSours · Gin | 21.5% | 1.73 | 188 | 4.8 g |
| =20 | RevolverOld Fashioneds & Duos · Whiskey | 26.0% | 1.73 | 196 | 6.8 g |
| =23 | Grand MargaritaSours · Tequila | 19.0% | 1.69 | 200 | 7.8 g |
| =23 | Long Island Iced TeaHighballs & Fizzes · Vodka | 16.4% | 1.69 | 275 | 27.0 g |
| =23 | Mai TaiTiki & Punches · Rum | 14.5% | 1.69 | 242 | 17.2 g |
| =23 | White RussianCreamy & After-Dinner · Vodka | 21.1% | 1.69 | 323 | 14.4 g |
“=” marks a tie. Estimates for one drink made to the recipe shown; brands, pours and ice change the numbers. A U.S. standard drink is 14 g of alcohol.
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