Canned Cocktail

Canned cocktail is a pre-mixed alcoholic beverage, typically a fruit-based punch or a spirit-and-mixer combination like a rum punch or vodka cranberry, designed for convenience. It's a ready-to-drink (RTD) product popular in many countries, especially in North America and Europe, often sold in cans or bottles.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Canned cocktails are generally moderate to high in carbohydrates due to added sugars and fruit juices, with negligible protein and fat. A typical 355ml (12 oz) can provides around 150-250 calories, primarily from alcohol and sugar.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	24 g
Sodium	40 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	40 mcg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	20 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg

Per 1 can (355 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Canned cocktails surged in popularity as a convenient, portable alternative to bar-mixed drinks, reflecting a cultural shift towards ready-to-enjoy beverages. Nutritionally, they often contain added vitamins like Vitamin C from fruit juice concentrates, but their primary contribution is empty calories from alcohol and sugar.