Top Picks for Low-Calorie Ready-to-Drink Cocktail

Pale golden green color. Aromas and flavors of earthy agave, lime zest, clay, and hints of ginger with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a seamless, stimulating, medium-length finish that presents overtones of crisp lime seltzer finish. A rock solid Tequila cocktail that delivers yummy agave flavors with a refreshing lime pop.

Clear color. Attractive aromas and flavors of fresh cucumber and hints of fresh bell pepper with a lean, crisp, dryish thin body and a warming, medium-length finish. A fresh, dry, spritz akin to a fizzy cucumber water at the spa; great anytime.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of lime peel and freshly squeezed lime wedge with a lean, bright, bone-dry light body and a smooth, relaxed finish. Vodka soda with a fresh squeeze of lime; this is the clean, bubbly beverage in a convenient package.

Clear color. Tropical, floral aromas and flavors of peach-mango sorbet, guava nectar, and hint of raspberry with a supple, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, complex, long finish with notes of fruit salad and watermelon granita. A delicious bubbly RTD with great depth and layers of flavors.

Clear color. Green aromas of cucumber puree, roasted serrano pepper, and bit of mint and herbs with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an engaging, medium-length jicama and radish, hint of lychee and apple, and spa mineral water finish. A nicely balanced, dry cucumber cocktail with good purity, carbonation, and persistence; never cloying.

Clear color. Inviting aromas and flavors of earthy agave, dried pear, red clay, and hints of caramel with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a graceful, captivating, medium-long finish evoking suggestions of hints of smoke. A tasty tequila-soda that lets the agave shine; tequila lovers will relish this simple and easy-to-tote cocktail.

Clear color. Aromas and flavors of mango candies, ripe cantaloupe, sweet citrus, hints of iced tea, and zesty spices with a satiny, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, crisp finish. An unsweetened, fruity treat with yummy mango flavor.

Clear color. Aromas of cherry smoothie and dried cherry with a satiny, vibrant, dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length black cherry lozenge finish. A dry, boldly cherry seltzer with a grown-up style.

Clear color. Green aromas and flavors of cucumber purée, roasted serrano pepper, and mint and herbs with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a compelling, medium-length finish with accents of jicama and radish, hint of lychee and apple, and spa mineral water. A nicely balanced, dry cucumber cocktail with good purity, carbonation, and persistence; never cloying.

Cloudy clear color. Citrusy aromas of grapefruit soda and peel, geranium, and hint of spiced pineapple with a satiny, vibrant, fruity medium body and a easy diet squirt and melon with simple syrup finish. A nice lo-cal grapefruit crusher.