Diet Cran Cherry Vodka Cooler
The Diet Cran Cherry Vodka Cooler is a light, refreshing alcoholic cocktail that blends the tartness of cranberry and cherry juices with vodka and a splash of diet soda or sparkling water. It's a popular modern American mixed drink, often enjoyed as a low-calorie alternative to sugary cocktails, and is commonly found in bars and home mixology across the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as it's primarily composed of water, alcohol, and sugar-free mixers. It provides minimal calories, mostly from the vodka, and offers small amounts of vitamins like vitamin C from the fruit juices, with a rough ballpark of 100-150 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it reflects the ongoing trend towards 'light' or 'skinny' cocktails in Western mixology, where diet sodas and fresh juices are used to cut sugar and calories without sacrificing flavor. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in being a low-calorie alcoholic beverage that can still provide some antioxidants from the cranberry and cherry components.
