Mike’s Hard Lemonade Alcohol Content
Mike's Hard Lemonade Original is 5% alcohol by volume.2 A 12 oz can or bottle is 1.0 standard drink, the same as a regular beer.
It is a malt beverage, brewed like beer and flavored with lemonade.2 It tastes like lemonade, which is why the drinks add up faster than people expect.
Mike’s Hard Lemonade ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original2 | Malt beverage, 12 oz | 5% |
Other Mike's lines, such as Harder, are much stronger, so check the label on anything that isn't the Original.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Mike’s Hard Lemonade?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 5% ABV, here is how Mike’s Hard Lemonade adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can or bottle | 5% | 1.0 |
| 16 oz can | 5% | 1.3 |
| 24 oz can | 5% | 2.0 |
| 6-pack (12 oz) | 5% | 6.0 |
| 12-pack (12 oz) | 5% | 12.0 |
A 24 oz can is two standard drinks, so one tall can counts as two beers.
Mike’s Hard Lemonade vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Mike’s Hard Lemonade | 5% | 1.0 |
| Smirnoff Ice | 4.5% | 0.9 |
| White Claw | 5% | 1.0 |
| Twisted Tea | 5% | 1.0 |
| High Noon | 4.5% | 0.9 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 2.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Mike’s Hard Lemonade 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 12 oz cans of Mike’s Hard Lemonade reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Mike’s Hard Lemonade?
Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original is 5% ABV, the same as most regular beer.
Is Mike’s Hard Lemonade stronger than beer?
No. At 5% it is the same strength as a regular beer, and a 12 oz can is one standard drink.
What kind of alcohol is in Mike’s Hard Lemonade?
It is a malt beverage, so its alcohol comes from brewed malt, like beer.
How many Mike’s Hard Lemonades does it take to get drunk?
Each 12 oz can is one standard drink. 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 Mike’s Hard Lemonade affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 25198001000425. Mike’s Hard Lemonade Original label, premium malt beverage, 5% alc./vol., 12 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.