Seven and Seven Highball
The Seven and Seven Highball is a classic American cocktail made with Seagram's Seven Crown blended whiskey and 7-Up soda. It's a simple, refreshing drink served over ice in a highball glass, often garnished with a lemon or lime wedge. This easy-to-make mixed drink gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a straightforward alternative to more complex cocktails.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a sugary alcoholic beverage, the Seven and Seven is high in simple carbohydrates (sugar) from the soda and provides empty calories from alcohol with minimal essential nutrients. A standard serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, primarily from the alcohol and added sugars.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Magnesium | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 drink (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This drink is culturally interesting as a quintessential example of the 'highball' category—spirit plus a larger volume of a non-alcoholic mixer—which became a staple in American bars for its simplicity and approachability. Nutritionally, it highlights how mixed drinks can contribute significant sugar and calories without offering substantial vitamins or minerals.
