Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade 24OZ

Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade 24OZ is a 5% ABV flavored malt beverage in a 24-ounce single-serve can, made with real strawberry and lemon juice from concentrate. Brewed through the Molson Coors and Coca-Cola partnership, it distinguishes itself by using 5% real fruit juice and stevia as a natural sweetener — delivering roughly half the sugar content of Mike's Hard Lemonade while maintaining comparable sweetness.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5%  |  Size: 24 oz  |  Style: Flavored Malt Beverage (FMB)  |  Base: Fermented Sugar Cane  |  Producer: Molson Coors / Coca-Cola

Production & Heritage

Simply Spiked is an alcoholic extension of the Simply juice brand, a household name under the Coca-Cola umbrella. The beverage is classified as a flavored malt beverage, but its base comes from fermented sugar cane rather than traditional barley malt, giving it a cleaner, lighter foundation than many competitors in the FMB category. Real lemon juice from concentrate and real strawberry juice from concentrate are blended into the finished product — a detail that separates it from drinks relying solely on artificial flavoring. The use of stevia as a natural sweetener keeps the sugar load meaningfully lower than category benchmarks while preserving a full, sweet lemonade character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral strawberry jumps from the can immediately, followed by bright lemonade sweetness with a subtle citrus tang underneath. The nose reads like a freshly poured glass of strawberry lemonade with no discernible alcohol presence.

Taste: The entry delivers strawberry preserves and sweet lemonade in tandem, building through the mid-palate into a tart and tangy strawberry lemonade peak. There is a slightly creamy quality reminiscent of strawberry shortcake that emerges as the sweetness settles. The fruit tastes authentic and natural, never veering into artificial candy territory — a direct result of the real juice content.

Finish: Fades with lingering strawberry jam sweetness and a tart lemonade snap that keeps it from feeling cloying. A faint boozy warmth surfaces at the very end, the only real reminder that this is a 5% ABV beverage.

How to Drink Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade

Drink it ice-cold, straight from the 24-ounce can or poured over ice in a tall glass — the larger format makes it a session-friendly single serve on warm days. It also works as a surprisingly effective mixer and cocktail component:

• Strawberry Lemonade Shandy: Split with a light wheat beer for a layered, effervescent summer drink.
• Spiked Arnold Palmer: Combine half-and-half with unsweetened iced tea for a balanced, lower-sugar twist on the classic.
• Frozen Strawberry Slush: Blend with ice and a squeeze of fresh lime for a quick backyard frozen cocktail without needing a full bar setup.

Best For

• Cookouts, pool days, and outdoor gatherings where convenience and refreshment matter
• Drinkers transitioning from hard seltzers who want more fruit flavor and body
• A lower-sugar alternative to traditional flavored malt beverages
• Casual weeknight refreshment when a full cocktail feels like too much effort

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade taste like? It tastes like authentic strawberry lemonade with a tart, tangy peak and a slightly creamy finish — the real fruit juice gives it a natural character rather than an artificially flavored one. The 5% ABV is barely detectable until a faint warmth surfaces on the finish.

How does Simply Spiked compare to Mike's Hard Lemonade? Simply Spiked uses stevia and real fruit juice, resulting in roughly half the sugar content of Mike's Hard while hitting similar sweetness levels. Reviewers consistently describe Simply Spiked as a more natural-tasting, slightly more modern take on the flavored malt beverage category that Mike's popularized in the late 1990s.

Is Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade good for beginners? Yes — at 5% ABV with a fruit-forward, lemonade-sweet profile, the alcohol is nearly undetectable, making it one of the most approachable flavored malt beverages on the market.

Where is Simply Spiked made? Simply Spiked is produced by Molson Coors Beverage Company through a partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, leveraging the Simply juice brand. A specific single production facility has not been publicly disclosed by either company.

What foods pair well with Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade? Grilled chicken or shrimp skewers benefit from the tart lemonade contrast; fresh fruit salads echo the berry sweetness; mild white fish tacos with a lime crema complement the citrus backbone; and soft cheeses like brie or fresh mozzarella work well with the creamy strawberry notes.

What sizes does Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade come in? The expression is available in a 24-ounce single-serve can as well as in 12-ounce slim can variety packs that include other Simply Spiked lemonade flavors.

Is Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade worth the price? It positions as a mid-tier flavored malt beverage — priced competitively with hard seltzers and other FMBs, but differentiated by its real fruit juice and lower sugar content, which deliver noticeably better flavor than many similarly priced alternatives.

Why Simply Spiked Strawberry Lemonade?

The real differentiator here is the fruit juice. In a category saturated with artificial flavoring and high sugar loads, Simply Spiked uses 5% real juice from concentrate and stevia to deliver a strawberry lemonade that actually tastes like strawberry lemonade — not like candy. The fermented sugar cane base provides a cleaner canvas than traditional malt, letting the fruit character lead without heavy grain undertones. With a 3.6 rating on Untappd across more than 3,600 reviews, it has earned consistent approval from casual drinkers who value flavor authenticity. For anyone who remembers enjoying Mike's Hard but wants a lighter, more natural-tasting version, this 24-ounce can fills that gap cleanly.