CrowdsourcedVodka soda
Shpiked Peach Ringz Vodka Soda
Sheetz · 5% ABV
1 reading1 contributor
Brix6.9°
Est. sugar17–18 g/ 12 oz
Compared with a labeled 5% ABV control reading 2.1° Brix and containing 2g sugar.
A citizen-science beverage transparency project
Know what’s
in your drink.
Alcohol labels often leave out sugar and nutrition information. We collect real-world Brix readings, label data and lab results to make the invisible visible.
6.9degrees Brix
OUR READING6.9° BRIX
Estimated sugar17–18 gper 12 fl oz
Simple enough to do at home
A few drops. About a minute. A useful estimate.
You do not need a laboratory to contribute a useful measurement. A simple, inexpensive handheld device called a refractometer measures apparent Brix using just two or three drops of a beverage.
After calibrating it with water and removing carbonation from the sample, point the refractometer toward a bright light and read the number where the light and dark areas meet. Submit that reading with the drink’s ABV and serving size, and we can use it to estimate a sugar range.
Important: A refractometer does not measure sugar alone in an alcoholic beverage. Alcohol and other dissolved ingredients also affect the reading, so results are estimates until verified by laboratory testing.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon product availability and pricing can change.Three simple steps
- PlaceAdd 2–3 drops to the clean prism.
- PointHold it toward a bright light source.
- ReadNote where the light and dark areas meet.
Your reading can help someone else.
Post the product, ABV, serving size, temperature and measured Brix to grow the public database.
Citizen science in action
One careful observation becomes more powerful when others add theirs.
Birdwatchers have shown what this model can accomplish. Through Cornell’s eBird program, people around the world have contributed billions of observations that researchers and conservation leaders use to study populations, identify important habitats and guide real-world decisions. What’s In My Drink? is inspired by the same principle: use a consistent method, collect many transparent observations and strengthen them through independent confirmation and laboratory testing. See the eBird example at Cornell ↗
Labeled comparison drink
A same-strength benchmark.
The Sheetz reading is substantially higher than White Claw Peach, a 5% ABV drink whose label discloses 2 grams of sugar.
| Beverage | ABV | Labeled sugar | Estimated sugar | Labeled carbs | Apparent Brix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Claw Peach | 5.0% | 2 g | — | 2 g | 2.1° |
| Sheetz Shpiked Peach Ringz | 5.0% | Not disclosed | 17–18 g / 12 oz | Not disclosed | 6.9° |
At 6.9° Brix, the Sheetz product represents approximately 0.59 pounds of apparent solids per gallon. The 2.1° Brix White Claw Peach benchmark represents approximately 0.176 pounds per gallon. The difference—about 187.7 grams per gallon—equals approximately 17.6 grams per 12-ounce serving, shown here as an estimated range of 17–18 grams. This is not a sugar-specific laboratory result; alcohol and other ingredients can affect apparent Brix. Verified manufacturer nutrition information or independent laboratory results will supersede this estimate.
Manufacturer-published nutrition
The label data, in one place.
Search nutrition information published by each brand. Every entry links to its official source.
| Brand & product | Sugar | Carbs | Calories | ABV | Serving size | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoorsCoors Light · Light lager | Not stated | 5 g | 102 | 4.2% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| White ClawBlack Cherry · Hard seltzer | 2 g | 2 g | 100 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| TrulyWild Berry · Hard seltzer | 1 g | 2 g | 100 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| VizzyBlackberry Lemon · Hard seltzer | 1 g | 2 g | 100 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Topo ChicoRanch Water · Hard seltzer | 0 g | 2 g | 100 | 4.7% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| SurfsidePeach Tea + Vodka · Vodka tea | 2 g | 3 g | 100 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| CutwaterLime Margarita · Canned cocktail | 27 g | 27 g | 360 | 12.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| CutwaterVodka Mule · Canned cocktail | 23 g | 24 g | 270 | 7% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| CutwaterLong Island Iced Tea · Canned cocktail | 20 g | 20 g | 345 | 13% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| CutwaterSpicy Bloody Mary · Canned cocktail | 9 g | 14 g | 255 | 10% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| High NoonPeach Vodka Seltzer · Vodka seltzer | Not stated | Not stated | 100 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| NÜTRLVodka Seltzer · Vodka seltzer | Not stated | Not stated | 100 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Happy DadVariety Seltzer · Hard seltzer | 1 g | 1 g | 100 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Ranch RiderOriginal Ranch Water · Canned cocktail | 3.1 g | 4.1 g | 129 | 5.99% | 1 can | Manufacturer ↗ |
| LoverboyBlack Cherry Vanilla · Hard tea | 0 g | 2 g | 90 | 4.2% | 11.5 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| MamitasTequila Seltzer · Tequila seltzer | <2 g | Not stated | 95 | 5% | 1 can | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Sun CruiserClassic Iced Tea + Vodka · Vodka tea | 1 g | Not stated | 100 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Long DrinkZero Sugar Citrus · Canned cocktail | 0 g | 0 g | 99 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Flying EmbersClassic Lime Margarita · Canned cocktail | 0 g | 0 g | 195 | 10% | 19.2 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Mighty SwellCherry Lime · Spiked seltzer | Not stated | 3 g | 100 | 5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Lone RiverOriginal Ranch Water · Hard seltzer | 0 g | 2 g | 80 | 4% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Tip TopOld Fashioned · Canned cocktail | 3.5 g | Not stated | 230 | 37% | 100 mL | Manufacturer ↗ |
| BuzzBallzBerry Cherry Limeade · Canned cocktail | Not stated | 21.8 g | 239 | 15% | 200 mL | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Austin CocktailsBergamot Orange Margarita · Canned cocktail | Not stated | 2 g | 36 | 12.5% | 1.5 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Joia SpiritPaloma · Canned cocktail | Not stated | Not stated | 185 | 6% | 1 can | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Social HourPink Peppercorn Paloma · Canned cocktail | 15 g | Not stated | 200 | 11.2% | 250 mL | Manufacturer ↗ |
| SmirnoffNeon Lemonade Variety · Hard seltzer | 0 g | 1 g | 90 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| CoronaBlueberry Açaí · Hard seltzer | Not stated | 3 g | 100 | 4.5% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| Mike's HardMango Zero Sugar · Hard lemonade | 0 g | 6 g | 100 | 4.8% | 12 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
| BeatBoxParty Punch (wine-based) · Party punch | 3–6 g | 3–6 g | 100 | 11.1% | 5 fl oz | Manufacturer ↗ |
How to read this directory: These are manufacturer-published values, not our Brix estimates. Products can change by flavor, package size, market or reformulation, so compare the serving size and check the can. Sources last reviewed September 13, 2026.
Most wanted drinks
What should we test next?
Nominate a drink or add your vote to an existing request. The list will help prioritize crowdsourced measurements and future independent laboratory testing.
Community priorities0 drinks
Be the first to nominate a drink for crowdsourced testing.
For our founding contributors: Every nomination, vote and careful Brix reading helps shape this resource. As the project begins generating resources, our goal is to give back through contributor recognition and future participation incentives.
Crowdsourced readings
Measurements shared by contributors.
Search real-world Brix readings and compare the median result, observed range and alcohol-adjusted estimated sugar.
Crowd confirmed means at least three distinct contributors followed the testing protocol and their readings fall within a 0.5° Brix range. Repeated measurements strengthen the evidence—even when a product is already listed.
CrowdsourcedVodka tea
Peach Tea with Vodka
Stateside · 4.5% ABV
1 reading1 contributor
Brix2.8°
Est. sugar4–5 g/ 12 oz
Alcohol-adjusted Brix estimate. The label lists 3g carbohydrates and 2g sugar per 12-ounce serving.
CrowdsourcedLight lager
Coors Light
Coors · 4.2% ABV
1 reading1 contributor
Brix3.0°
Est. sugar5–6 g/ 12 oz
Alcohol-adjusted Brix estimate. The manufacturer lists 102 calories and 5g carbohydrates per 12-ounce serving; sugar is not stated.
The database starts with all of us.
Add a carefully measured drink and help build a more transparent beverage aisle.
A simple shared protocol
Measure it the same way.
Brix is a clue—not a nutrition label. Consistent technique makes crowdsourced comparisons more meaningful.
Degas completely
Stir gently until carbonation is gone. Bubbles can interfere with a stable reading.
Control temperature
Measure near 68°F / 20°C and calibrate the refractometer with clean filtered water.
Record the context
Include ABV, serving size, labeled carbs or sugar, temperature and repeated readings.
Interpret carefully
Alcohol, acids and other dissolved ingredients affect apparent Brix. Lab testing is the gold standard.
Why Brix is useful
A useful clue—when alcohol is controlled.
A refractometer measures how much a liquid bends light and reports the result on a scale calibrated to a sucrose-and-water solution. In an alcoholic drink, the displayed number is an apparent Brix reading: sugar, alcohol and other dissolved ingredients can all influence it.
Alcohol’s contribution can be substantial. Our 40% ABV vodka control measured about 14° apparent Brix even though an unflavored vodka-and-water base is not expected to contain meaningful sugar. For each crowdsourced estimate, we subtract 0.35° apparent Brix per 1% ABV, treat the remaining reading as sucrose-equivalent solids and scale it to the reported serving size. This is an estimate—not a sugar-specific laboratory result.
Important: °Brix equals grams of sucrose per 100 grams only in a sucrose-and-water solution. The 14° reading from the 40% ABV vodka control demonstrates that alcohol is not a negligible part of an alcoholic beverage’s refractometer reading. On this site, “measured,” “estimated” and “lab verified” are deliberately different evidence levels.
W + A
Why we started this
A question at the kitchen counter.
Winston and his wife, Alicia, often found themselves wondering what was actually in the drinks they bought—especially products that didn’t disclose their ingredients or nutrition information.
They wanted to limit their sugar intake, but even a simple question like “how many grams of sugar are in this can?” was surprisingly hard to answer. They figured other people would want to know, too. What’s In My Drink? grew from that shared question.
Our purpose
People deserve a clearer label.
Most alcoholic drinks in the U.S. are not required to disclose a conventional ingredient list, Nutrition Facts panel or sugar content. What’s In My Drink? helps consumers share reproducible observations while advocating for better disclosure.