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Casco Bay Lemonade

Casco Bay Lemonade is a cocktail made with Citrus-Flavored Vodka, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Cranberry Juice. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Collins Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic8.5% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

444 kcalCalories
8.5%ABV
52.9gSugar
59.6gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatelayered drink

Why: 6 ingredients, layered drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Shake first four ingredients with ice.Shaken
  2. Pour into ice-filled Collins glass.Pour
  3. Fill glass with lemon-lime soda.Fill
  4. Float lemon wheel on top.Top

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Casco Bay Lemonade cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Casco Bay Lemonade taste like?

Casco Bay Lemonade is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

CitrusTart

Supporting notes

AcidicBerryFruitySweet

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
  • Noticeably sweet
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Casco Bay Lemonade is right for you

Casco Bay Lemonade is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 8.2% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Casco Bay Lemonade if...

Skip Casco Bay Lemonade if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVeganVegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Simple Syrup2.0 oz

SugarWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Dissolve well before serving or muddle/shake hard; start with about 1 teaspoon sugar per 1/4 oz syrup.
What changes
Sugar can replace simple syrup if it fully dissolves, but it adds less water.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Agave SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first, then adjust to taste.
What changes
Agave syrup can replace simple syrup, especially in tequila or mezcal drinks, but it adds an earthy agave note.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Demerara SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount, but avoid in very delicate drinks unless you want the darker flavor.
What changes
Demerara syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, darker sugar note is welcome.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Honey SyrupWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first; honey syrup can dominate delicate drinks.
What changes
Honey syrup can replace simple syrup when a richer, floral sweetness is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Maple SyrupNot a neutral swap
How much to use
Use less at first and avoid in delicate citrus or clear drinks unless you want maple flavor.
What changes
Maple syrup can replace simple syrup in darker or whiskey-style drinks, but it is not a neutral swap.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Fresh Lemon Juice2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes
Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Cranberry Juice1.0 oz

Pomegranate JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; adjust sweetness if the drink becomes too dry.
What changes
Pomegranate juice can replace cranberry juice when a deeper tart red-fruit note is acceptable.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Lemon-Lime Sodato taste

SpriteGood swap
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Sprite is usually a close substitute for lemon-lime soda.
Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Casco Bay Lemonade at home?
Yes. The Casco Bay Lemonade uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.