Spiked Energy Cocktail
The Spiked Energy Cocktail is a modern, stimulating alcoholic beverage that combines the effects of caffeine with spirits, typically vodka or rum. Its core ingredients include an energy drink (like Red Bull), a base spirit, and often a citrus or fruit juice for flavor. It originated in the early 2000s club and party scene, becoming a popular choice for its dual-purpose effect of intoxication and stimulation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is very high in carbohydrates and sugar, with minimal protein or fat. It provides a significant calorie load from both alcohol and added sugars, with a typical serving ranging from 200 to 300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 10 mg |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Caffeine | 80 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's unique for being a product of the 'caffeinated alcoholic beverage' trend, which later faced regulatory scrutiny in some regions. Nutritionally, it combines the depressant effects of alcohol with the stimulant effects of caffeine, creating a mixed signal for the body.
