Vodka and lemonade
Common food
A crisp, refreshing highball combining the clean, neutral bite of vodka with the tart-sweet fizz of lemonade. It's a simple, effervescent cocktail with a light, watery texture and a balanced sweet-sour profile. Nutritionally, it's a low-calorie, carb-only drink with no protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 0% protein · 100% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People adore it for its effortless, crowd-pleasing balance of sweet and tart that's both familiar and refreshing. It's a versatile, easy-drinking staple at barbecues, poolsides, and casual gatherings.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary downside is the blood-sugar spike from the 8.71g of sugar per 100g, with no fiber or fat to slow absorption. For a lower-sugar version, use diet lemonade, a sugar-free mixer, or a homemade lemonade with less sweetener.
Key benefits
- Quick to prepare with just two ingredients
- Low in calories compared to many cocktails
- Provides a quick source of carbohydrates
- Highly customizable with different lemonade styles
- Served cold, ideal for hot weather
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The classic 'John Daly' cocktail is a vodka lemonade mixed with iced tea, named after the famously non-alcoholic-drinking pro golfer.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 82.5 g |
| Energy | 93.0 kcal |
| Protein | 0.00 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.00 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 9.0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1.0 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.01 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 2.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 8.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 5.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.02 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.10 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.3 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 1.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 1.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 1.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.40 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 | 8.5 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 vodka lemonade gluten-free?
Yes, most vodkas are distilled from grains like wheat or rye, but the distillation process removes gluten proteins. Vodka made from potatoes, grapes, or corn is inherently gluten-free.
How can I reduce the sugar content?
Use diet or sugar-free lemonade, or make your own with a low-calorie sweetener like stevia or erythritol. You can also dilute regular lemonade with soda water.
What's the best vodka to use?
A clean, smooth, mid-range vodka is ideal. Since the drink is simple, a harsh or overly flavored vodka will be noticeable. Brands like Tito's, Ketel One, or Absolut are popular choices.
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 0.93 kcal/g · 0% calories from protein · 0.0 g fiber · 8.7 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: 0.63 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.