Wine Cooler Cocktail
A Wine Cooler is a refreshing, fruit-flavored alcoholic cocktail typically made with wine (often white), a carbonated mixer like lemon-lime soda or club soda, and fruit juice. It emerged as a popular, easy-to-drink beverage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, often associated with casual summer gatherings and backyard barbecues.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Wine Coolers are generally high in carbohydrates and sugar due to the fruit juices and sweetened sodas used, with negligible fat and protein. A standard serving provides a quick source of energy from alcohol and sugars, with a calorie count typically ranging from 150 to 250 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 can (355 ml) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Wine Cooler represents a specific era of American beverage trends, marketed as a light, fun, and less intimidating alternative to straight wine or spirits. Nutritionally, its high sugar content can lead to a faster spike in blood glucose compared to less sweet alcoholic drinks.
