Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured)
Published · Updated
Absolut Mixers Lime & Mint is a non-alcoholic sparkling mixer made to be topped up over a spirit. It scores ED3: nutrition is lowest because it carries no protein, fibre or vitamins, ingredients lose points for flavourings and a gum, and risk is moderate because of the added sugar. Best kept as an occasional mixer, not an everyday drink.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Carbonated Water
- Lemon Mint Flavoured Compound
- Water
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Acidity Regulators (INS331(iii), INS330)
- Stabilizer (INS 414)
- Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Lemon, Mint)
- Preservative (INS 211)
1½ teaspoons of sugar in every 100 ml · 7.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 30.2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Total sugars | 7.5 g |
| Added sugars | 7.2 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
Think this score is wrong?
What to know about Absolut Mixers
A sparkling lime and mint mixer, mostly sugar for energy
Absolut Mixers Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured is a 250 ml can of carbonated water and a lemon mint flavoured compound. The compound is water, sugar, lemon juice concentrate, acidity regulators (INS 331(iii), INS 330), a stabilizer (INS 414), natural and nature-identical lemon and mint flavourings and a preservative (INS 211). It is sold to be mixed with vodka at home.
One can has 75.4 kcal, 18 g of added sugar (18.75 g total sugar) and 67.5 mg of sodium, with no protein and no fat. Per 100 ml that is 30.16 kcal and 7.2 g of added sugar. The pack declares the lemon juice concentrate at 7.5% of the compound, and no other percentages.
The front says carbonated fruit drink and lime and mint flavoured, while the list names lemon juice and lemon and mint flavourings, with no lime. The back says no artificial flavours, but nature-identical flavouring is listed. CleanPlate scores it ED3.
Why Absolut Mixers scores ED3
Nutrition is an E because there is no protein, fibre or vitamins. Ingredients are a D after flavourings and gum arabic cost points. Risk is a 3, driven by 7.2 g of added sugar per 100 ml.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 30 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
There is no protein, no fat and no declared fibre, vitamins or minerals. The 30.16 kcal per 100 ml all comes from sugar, so nothing earns credit.
A can gives 75.4 kcal and 18.75 g of total sugar, and nothing is added alongside it.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Heavily processed or flagged substances
- Base
- Carbonated Water
- Sweeteners
- Lemon Mint Flavou...
- Additives
- 4
- Flagged
- Sodium Benzoate
02 Ingredient integrity: why D
The list is short: carbonated water and a compound of water, sugar and lemon juice concentrate with acid, a stabilizer, flavourings and a preservative. Lemon juice concentrate is declared at 7.5% of the compound, and no other percentages are given.
Nature-identical flavouring costs ingredient points, and so does the gum arabic (INS 414). The sodium benzoate (INS 211), citric acid (INS 330) and sodium citrates (INS 331(iii)) cost nothing here. No colour is listed and no label promise is hollow.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Moderate risk
- Added sugar
- 7.2 g
- Sodium
- 27 mg
03 Load risk: why 3
Added sugar is 7.2 g per 100 ml and makes up almost all of the risk number, which lands on a 3. A can has 18 g.
Sodium is low at 27 mg per 100 ml, and saturated fat and trans fat are 0 g, so they add almost nothing.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High added sugar (7.2g per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Absolut Mixers live up to its claims?
The no-artificial-colours claim holds. Lime and mint flavoured is honest but the list names lemon, and the no-artificial-flavours line is framed around nature-identical flavourings.
- On the packBe careful
“Carbonated fruit drink”
The only fruit declared is lemon juice concentrate, at 7.5% of the flavoured compound. The rest of the compound is water, sugar and additives.
- Product namePartly true
“Lime & Mint Flavoured”
It is an honest flavoured name, but the list names lemon juice and lemon and mint flavourings. Lime is not listed.
- On the packBe careful
“No Artificial Flavours”
The flavourings are listed as natural and nature-identical. Nature-identical flavouring is made in a factory, and it costs ingredient points.
- On the packHolds
“No Artificial Colours”
No colour appears in the ingredient list.
What's in Absolut Mixers?
Carbonated water and a sugar-based lemon mint compound make up the list. Watch the added sugar, the flavourings and the gum.
The ingredient list, read for you
Carbonated water leads, followed by a lemon mint flavoured compound. Inside the compound, water and sugar come first, then lemon juice concentrate at 7.5% of the compound. Acidity regulators (INS 331(iii), INS 330) give the sharpness, gum arabic (INS 414) holds the body, lemon and mint flavourings give the taste and sodium benzoate (INS 211) preserves it.
Ingredients to watch
- Added sugarConcern
7.2 g per 100 ml, 18 g in one 250 ml can. It sets the risk grade.
- Nature-identical flavouringWorth watching
Lemon and mint flavourings are listed as natural and nature-identical, and they cost ingredient points.
- Gum arabic (INS 414)Worth watching
A stabilizer in the compound that costs ingredient points.
- Sodium benzoate (INS 211)Worth watching
A preservative in the compound. It is worth knowing about, and it costs no points here.
- SodiumFine
27 mg per 100 ml, 67.5 mg per can.
What it doesn’t have
- No protein, fibre, vitamins or minerals, so the can gives sweetness and fizz only.
- No fruit share is declared for the whole drink, only 7.5% lemon juice concentrate in the compound.
Who should eat Absolut Mixers?
An occasional drink for most adults and for children, with the sugar as the deciding number at 18 g per can.
- Most adultsOccasionally
18 g of added sugar in one can, with nothing else of value.
- Children and teensOccasionally
18 g of added sugar per can, plus flavourings and a preservative.
- PregnancyOccasionally
The can is alcohol-free, but the pack's serve idea adds vodka, so check with your doctor.
- Heart conditionsOccasionally
Sodium is low at 67.5 mg per can, but the added sugar is 18 g.
Absolut Mixers: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured)?
Absolut Mixers Lime & Mint is a non-alcoholic sparkling mixer made to be topped up over a spirit. It scores ED3: nutrition is lowest because it carries no protein, fibre or vitamins, ingredients lose points for flavourings and a gum, and risk is moderate because of the added sugar. Best kept as an occasional mixer, not an everyday drink. Nutrition E, ingredients D, load risk 3; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured)?
Per 100 ml, Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured) has 30 kcal, 0 g protein, 7.5 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 7.2 g added sugar. One serve (1 can, 250 ml) has 75 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured)?
2 ingredients, in label order: Carbonated Water, Lemon Mint Flavoured Compound (Water, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Acidity Regulators (INS331(iii), INS330), Stabilizer (INS 414), Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances (Lemon, Mint), Preservative (INS 211)). Flagged: Sodium Benzoate (low concern).
Does Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured) live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 1 holds, 1 is partly true, 2 need care. "Carbonated fruit drink" needs care: The only fruit declared is lemon juice concentrate, at 7.5% of the flavoured compound. The rest of the compound is water, sugar and additives. "Lime & Mint Flavoured" is partly true: It is an honest flavoured name, but the list names lemon juice and lemon and mint flavourings. Lime is not listed.
Who should limit Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured)?
Most adults: occasionally. 18 g of added sugar in one can, with nothing else of value. Children and teens: occasionally. 18 g of added sugar per can, plus flavourings and a preservative. Pregnancy: occasionally. The can is alcohol-free, but the pack's serve idea adds vodka, so check with your doctor.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured) have?
Per 100 ml, Absolut Mixers (Lime & Mint Mojito Flavoured) has 7.2 g added sugar and 27 mg sodium (about 0.1 g salt). The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is high in sugar.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 31 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | ED3 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
Better Carbonated Beverages
All Carbonated Beverages →- Bevrock Classic Malt Non-Alcoholic Beer
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- Fanta Orange Zero Sugar Soft Drink
- −Red flag: Contains Aspartame
- −Red flag: Contains Acesulfame Potassium
- Tipsy Tiger Fresh Lime Soda Sparkling Lemonade
- −Red flag: High added sugar (5.9g per 100ml)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
- Zyro by Karan Aujla Zero Sugar Masala Cola Soft Drink
- −Red flag: Contains Caramel Colour (Class IV)
- −Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate
