Lime-A-Rita Alcohol Content
Ritas Lime-A-Rita is 8% alcohol by volume.2 It is a flavored malt beverage, so it is brewed like beer but tastes like a margarita.
At 8%, it is much stronger than a 5% beer. A 25 oz can is 3.3 standard drinks, more than three regular beers in one can.2
Lime-A-Rita ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Ritas Lime-A-Rita2 | Malt beverage, 25 oz can | 8% |
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Lime-A-Rita?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 8% ABV, here is how Lime-A-Rita adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 8% | 1.1 |
| 12 oz | 8% | 1.6 |
| 25 oz can | 8% | 3.3 |
| Two 25 oz cans | 8% | 6.7 |
The label lists 264 calories per 12 oz, so a 25 oz can is about 550 calories.2
Lime-A-Rita vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 25 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 1.8 |
| Mike’s Hard Lemonade | 5% | 2.1 |
| Lime-A-Rita | 8% | 3.3 |
| Cutwater margarita | 12.5% | 5.2 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 5.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Lime-A-Rita Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many 25 oz cans of Lime-A-Rita reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Lime-A-Rita Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is a Lime-A-Rita?
Lime-A-Rita is 8% ABV.
Is Lime-A-Rita stronger than beer?
Yes. At 8% it is about 60% stronger than a 5% beer, ounce for ounce.
Is there tequila in Lime-A-Rita?
No. It is a flavored malt beverage, so its alcohol comes from brewed malt, like beer.
How many Lime-A-Ritas does it take to get drunk?
Each 25 oz can is 3.3 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Lime-A-Rita affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24249001000582. Ritas Lime-A-Rita label, malt beverage, 8% alc./vol., 25 fl oz; 264 calories per 12 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.