Seven and Seven
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A 'Seven and Seven' is a classic highball cocktail blending Seagram's Seven Crown whiskey with 7 Up soda. It delivers a crisp, effervescent sweetness with a mild, smooth whiskey backbone and a clean, lemon-lime finish. Nutritionally, it's essentially empty calories from alcohol and sugar, offering no protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 99% carbs · 1% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its effortless balance of sweet, bubbly soda and smooth whiskey, making it a nostalgic, no-fuss staple at bars and parties. Its simplicity and refreshing nature make it a go-to for easy drinking.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high sugar content can lead to blood-sugar spikes and subsequent crashes, and the alcohol can contribute to dehydration. To counteract, sip slowly, alternate with a glass of water, and avoid drinking on an empty stomach to slow alcohol and sugar absorption.
Key benefits
- Quick source of energy from simple carbohydrates and alcohol.
- Provides a mild, approachable introduction to whiskey cocktails.
- Highly effervescent and refreshing, ideal for casual sipping.
- Simple two-ingredient recipe with no preparation required.
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💡 Did you know?
The drink's name is a direct portmanteau of its two brand-name ingredients, and its popularity peaked in the 1970s and 80s as a symbol of easygoing, mainstream cocktail culture.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 84.0 g |
| Energy | 87.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.04 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.02 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.6 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 2.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.09 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 1.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 7.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.04 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.01 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 8.3 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
FAQ
Is a Seven and Seven a strong drink?
It's typically considered a moderate-strength cocktail. A standard recipe uses about 1.5 oz (44ml) of 40% ABV whiskey diluted with soda, resulting in an approximate alcohol by volume (ABV) of around 10-12%.
Can I make a lower-sugar version?
Yes, you can substitute the 7 Up with a diet lemon-lime soda or a splash of soda water with a squeeze of fresh lime to drastically reduce the sugar content while keeping the fizz.
What's the best whiskey to use?
The drink is named for Seagram's Seven Crown, a smooth, light-bodied American blended whiskey. However, any mild, non-peated blended or light bourbon whiskey will work well.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 0.87 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 6.8 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 7.00 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.