Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade
Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade is a 7% ABV (14 proof) ready-to-drink canned cocktail in a 4-pack of 12oz cans — real Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky fused with lemonade and all-natural flavors, lightly carbonated, launched in 2022 and now a permanent part of the line, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 7% (14 proof) per 12oz can
- Format: 4-pack of 12oz cans
- Style: whisky-based RTD cocktail — Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky + lemonade, lightly carbonated (not a malt or neutral-spirit seltzer)
- Origin: distilled and blended at Crown Royal's distillery in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada (Diageo)
- Launch: February 2022 — began as a limited-time spring/summer release, became permanent after winning Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- Family: the RTD line also includes Peach, Blackberry, and Mango Lemonade (8-can variety pack)
The Limited Release That Earned Its Stay
Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade arrived in February 2022 as the fourth canned cocktail in Crown Royal's RTD line — and as a limited-time spring/summer play. It didn't stay limited: after taking Gold at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, it became a standing national SKU, now joined by Peach, Blackberry, and Mango Lemonade expressions in an 8-can variety pack. The formula is straightforward — real Crown Royal whisky (not a malt or neutral-spirit seltzer base) with lemonade and all-natural flavors, lightly carbonated — pitched at launch as a familiar summer staple fused with Crown Royal's blended Canadian whisky. Shop our ready-to-drink cocktails, browse the Crown Royal range, or explore other Canadian whisky.
Tasting Notes
Lemon zest and lemon candy on the nose with a light peppermint lift. The entry is lush and juicy — it reads more like lemon tea than sharp lemonade — with Crown Royal's sweet-grain character (fresh biscuit notes) in the mid-palate. Gentle carbonation keeps it lively; tartness stays balanced and never tips candy-sweet. The finish is short and clean, with residual lemon zest and grain sweetness.
How to Enjoy
Best served chilled — straight from the can or poured over ice. Built for beach days, coolers, and BBQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the alcohol content?
7% ABV per 12oz can — roughly a strong beer per can, but it's a whisky-based cocktail.
Is it a limited edition?
It launched as limited-time in 2022 but became a permanent line after its 2023 SFWSC Gold win; variety packs are widely available.
What's in Crown Royal canned cocktails?
Real Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky plus lemonade flavorings and light carbonation — not a malt or seltzer base.
What flavors exist?
Four: original Whisky Lemonade, Peach, Blackberry, and Mango — the variety pack holds two of each.
Stock the cooler — order Crown Royal Whisky Lemonade (4-pack) online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.