The best way to create a low sugar cocktail is portion control. Simply put, if you want a low sugar vodka cocktail, limit the sugary ingredients. Seems simple enough, right? Surprisingly, some mixers contain a massive amount of sugar, so even when you think you are moderating, you may in fact be over-indulging. For example, most ginger beer contains a whopping 35-40 grams of sugar in a 12 ounce can.