Two Chicks canned cocktails range from 140 to 190 calories per 12-oz can, depending on the flavor.
Calories Per Can
Calories Per Can
Calories Per Can
Lightest Picks
- 140 cals: Lemon Strawberry Kiss
- 140 cals: Melon Drop
- 140 cals: Cranberry Tartini
Lower sugar
Balanced Sippers
- 150 cals: Vodka CuTea
- 150 cals: Apple Gimlet
- 160 cals: Watermelon Breeze
Middle ground
Bolder Flavors
- 180 cals: Paloma
- 180 cals: Vodka Fizz
- 190 cals: Citrus Margarita / New Fashioned
Richer profile
Calories In Two Chicks Cans By Flavor (12-Oz)
Calorie counts vary by recipe. The numbers below come from the brand’s serving facts for each 12-ounce can.
| Flavor | Calories (12-oz can) | Sugar (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Margarita | 190 | 18 |
| Vodka Fizz (Elderflower & Pear) | 180 | 17 |
| Paloma (Tequila & Grapefruit) | 180 | 17 |
| Vodka CuTea (Peach, Cucumber Tea & Thyme) | 150 | 10 |
| Lemon Strawberry Kiss | 140 | 9 |
| New Fashioned (Whiskey, Ginger & Orange) | 190 | 20 |
| Apple Gimlet | 150 | 10 |
| Watermelon Breeze | 160 | 16 |
| Melon Drop (Honeydew & Lime) | 140 | 11 |
| Cranberry Tartini | 140 | 9 |
The brand lists a serving size as a full 12-ounce can (355 mL). The range runs from 140 to 190 calories per can, with sugar from 9 to 20 grams based on flavor profiles like citrus, ginger, or honeydew. These serving facts are published on the company’s flavor pages and reflect the entire can, not just one pour.
What Drives The Calorie Range?
Three things push the total up or down: the amount of alcohol, the sweetness level, and any fruit juice or nectar. Alcohol itself brings energy—7 calories per gram—so a can at 5% ABV carries a fixed base. Sweetness adds more through sugar. Fruit-forward recipes tend to land on the higher end, while leaner builds favor the low end.
Alcohol Calories 101
Pure ethanol contributes 7 calories per gram, which is why ready-to-drink cocktails sit near light beer for energy per serving. Two Chicks cans are 5% ABV and sold in 12-ounce formats; the rest comes from sugars and flavoring ingredients.
Sugar And Flavor Choices
Lower-sugar flavors land at 140–150 calories. That includes Lemon Strawberry Kiss, Cranberry Tartini, Melon Drop, Apple Gimlet, and Vodka CuTea. Options with more fruit character or a richer profile, like New Fashioned or Citrus Margarita, land at 180–190 calories.
How A Can Fits Into Your Day
If you’re counting energy intake, it helps to look at the can against your daily target. Many readers find it easier to plan snacks and drinks once they set their daily calorie needs. From there, you can decide whether a 140-cal option fits your evening or whether you want to split a 190-cal flavor across two pours.
Two 6-Oz Pours, One Can
Each can holds two 6-ounce pours. If you share—or pour one now and one later—the calorie hit splits in half. That’s handy for pacing and portion control during dinner or a social hour.
Comparing A Can To Other Drinks
Light beer sits near the lower end of the range, and classic cocktails mixed from spirits can swing higher fast. Sweet mixers and syrups add up quickly, while soda water adds bubbles without energy. Ready-to-drink cans simplify the math because the label gives a single number for the full container.
Flavor-By-Flavor Notes
Here’s a quick read on what you’re sipping when you pick a flavor, with an eye on both taste and energy.
Lemon Strawberry Kiss (140 Calories)
Bright lemon leads, strawberry rounds it out, and a basil note keeps it fresh. If you want the lightest options, this one sits at the floor of the range with only 9 grams of sugar per can.
Melon Drop (140 Calories)
Honeydew and lime make this feel crisp and clean. It’s a solid pick when you want a leaner profile that still tastes like a cocktail.
Cranberry Tartini (140 Calories)
Tart cranberry and a squeeze of lime. It’s zesty without a heavy syrup feel, which helps keep the sugar at 9 grams.
Vodka CuTea (150 Calories)
Peach and cucumber tea with thyme for a botanical twist. Sugar sits at 10 grams, so it stays in the middle without feeling flat.
Apple Gimlet (150 Calories)
Apple and cucumber over gin. Crisp and tidy, landing in that same middle lane with 10 grams of sugar.
Watermelon Breeze (160 Calories)
Juicy watermelon with a hint of lime. A touch sweeter than the 150-cal picks, which nudges the can to 160 calories.
Paloma (180 Calories)
Grapefruit and tequila with a blush hue. Sugar clocks in at 17 grams, so it climbs toward the top of the range while keeping that classic bitter-citrus snap.
Vodka Fizz (180 Calories)
Pear and elderflower make this feel plush and aromatic. It matches the Paloma on calories and sugar.
Citrus Margarita (190 Calories)
Lemon and lime with tequila. The richer fruit character and sweet-tart balance put this one at 190 calories per can.
New Fashioned (190 Calories)
Whiskey with spicy ginger and orange. A fuller profile with 20 grams of sugar, which explains the top-end number.
Smart Swaps And Simple Tweaks
Serve Over Ice
Pouring over ice stretches the can without changing the number you log. You get a longer sip and slower pace, which many people prefer at dinner.
Add Bubbles Without Sugar
Top your glass with plain seltzer. You get a spritz vibe and an easy lift in volume without adding energy.
Pair With Savory Snacks
Lean proteins, olives, or a handful of nuts keep the occasion in check. Sweet snacks plus a sweeter flavor can stack energy faster than you expect.
Calorie Math: Cans Versus Standard Drinks
It’s helpful to see how a 12-ounce canned cocktail compares with common bar pours. The values below are typical averages for reference.
| Beverage | Typical Serving | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Two Chicks can (5% ABV) | 12 oz (355 mL) | 140–190 |
| Light beer | 12 oz (355 mL) | ~100 |
| Regular beer | 12 oz (355 mL) | ~150 |
| Wine | 5 oz (148 mL) | ~120 |
| 80-proof spirits (neat) | 1.5 oz (44 mL) | ~97 |
| Gin & tonic (typical) | 8–10 oz | ~180–200 |
Label Facts And Where The Numbers Come From
Two Chicks publishes serving facts on each flavor page with calories, carbohydrates, sugar, and sodium for a 12-ounce can. Those figures are the best reference when you’re tracking intake. Government resources explain the energy content of alcohol broadly and offer calculators for weekly totals, which can help you spot patterns over time.
Pick Your Flavor Based On Your Goal
Lowest Calories
Stick with Lemon Strawberry Kiss, Melon Drop, or Cranberry Tartini at 140 calories. These lean toward bright citrus and berry notes.
Middle Of The Road
Vodka CuTea, Apple Gimlet, and Watermelon Breeze land at 150–160 calories. If you want a balanced sip without a heavy feel, this group is a safe bet.
Richer And Sweeter
Citrus Margarita and New Fashioned sit at 190 calories, with Paloma and Vodka Fizz close behind at 180. These hit harder on flavor and sweetness, which you’ll taste in the glass.
Practical Tracking Tips
Log The Full Can
Apps sometimes default to one serving as half a can. If you polished off the entire 12-ounce can, log the whole entry to keep your daily total accurate.
Plan Your Week
Set your target for drinks and pick flavors to match. A couple of 140-cal cans spread across the week can fit more easily than stacking multiple 190-cal choices on one night.
Balance With Meals
When dinner already leans sweet—think barbecue sauce or glazed mains—choose a leaner flavor to avoid stacking sugar from both sides of the plate.
Bottom Line
Every 12-ounce can sits between 140 and 190 calories. Pick a lighter flavor when you want to save room for dessert, or pour over ice and share when you want the taste without the full hit.
Want a step-by-step walkthrough? Try our calorie deficit guide.