Cocktails

Radler

Radler is a cocktail made with Beer and 7-Up. The listed recipe is built and served in a Highball Glass.

Reviewed by the WhatDrink Editorial TeamHow we calculate nutritionSuggest a correction

Cocktailalcoholic2.5% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

298 kcalCalories

2.5%ABV

36.9gSugar

48.6gCarbs

1Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

12 ozBeerBase Spirit
12 oz7-UpMixer

How to Make It

Pour beer into large mug, slowly add the 7-up (or Sprite).Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Highball Glass

Serving tips

Serve Radler tall or well chilled where appropriate. Good ice and enough dilution help the drink stay refreshing from first sip to last. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Radler taste like?

Radler is a longer, more refreshing style of drink. Bubbles, citrus, mixer or dilution help make it easier to sip than a short spirit-forward cocktail.

Primary flavours

Sparkling Citrus Bitter

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Low ABV
Noticeably sweet
Light and refreshing

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Radler is right for you

Radler is a good fit when you want a longer, colder and easier-drinking cocktail. Choose it for refreshment rather than intensity. The listed serve is about 2.5% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Radler if...

Skip Radler if you want a short, intense or spirit-forward cocktail. Longer refreshing drinks are built for cold drinkability rather than concentrated strength.

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus and sparkling notes.

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

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Vegan Vegetarian

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Gluten-Free

Not enough information

KetoLow-Carb

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

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

7-Up12 oz

Lemon-Lime SodaGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Lemon-lime soda is usually a close substitute for 7-Up.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Radler at home?: Yes. The Radler uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Highball Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.