Hard Lemonade Cocktail
Hard Lemonade Cocktail is a refreshing, alcoholic beverage that combines the tartness of lemonade with a base of distilled spirits, typically vodka or rum. It's a popular summer drink in the United States, often served chilled or over ice.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is generally high in carbohydrates due to the added sugars in the lemonade mix, with minimal fat or protein. A standard serving can range from 150 to 250 calories, primarily from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Folate | 5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 can (355 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hard Lemonade gained significant popularity in the 1990s as a ready-to-drink (RTD) canned beverage, blending the casual appeal of lemonade with the buzz of beer-like alcohol content. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'sugar-alcohol' drink, where the sweetness masks the strong flavor of the spirits.
