Hosts expecting to use a full case
If guests will take individual cans and you expect to use most of them, a 24 × 330ml case supplies 7.92 litres. Count the other drinks you plan to offer before deciding how many cases you need.
Who is each format for?
Hosts offering different flavours
A labelled zero-sugar lemon-and-lime drink can sit alongside traditional lemonade. Check the exact product rather than assuming lemon-flavoured cans have the same ingredients or sugar content.
Hosts setting out a mixed drinks table
Smaller 150ml or 200ml cans give guests another serving size. The checked Schweppes 12 × 150ml and Sprite 6 × 200ml packs contain 1.8 litres and 1.2 litres respectively, so consider them alongside the rest of your drinks.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the total volume you expect to serve, then choose can sizes and flavour options that fit the rest of the drinks table.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Pack volume | Check both can count and total volume: 24 × 330ml is 7.92 litres, 12 × 150ml is 1.8 litres, and 6 × 200ml is 1.2 litres. | I want enough individual drinks without committing to a full case that may go unused. |
| Can size | Compare the serving sizes themselves, not just the number of cans. A 150ml or 200ml can holds less than a 330ml can. | For a table with several drink choices, smaller cans may fit better than making every serving 330ml. |
| Flavour and label | Distinguish traditional lemonade from lemon-and-lime drinks. Read the exact pack’s sugars-per-100ml figure, ingredients and sweetener warnings. | I’d like guests to be able to identify the drink they want, including a clearly labelled zero-sugar option if I offer one. |
| Availability | Confirm that your chosen pack is available for your delivery or collection plans, then check the label on the cans received. | My drinks plan needs an alternative if a particular pack cannot be obtained before the party. |
Common buying mistakes
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Choosing by can count alone
A 24 × 330ml case contains 7.92 litres, while the checked 12 × 150ml and 6 × 200ml packs contain 1.8 litres and 1.2 litres. The same plan will not suit every pack size.
Estimate how much of the drinks table each pack should supply before deciding whether a full case or supplementary smaller cans fit the party.
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Assuming every lemon-flavoured can is interchangeable
The checked products have different sugars-per-100ml figures, and several carry a phenylalanine warning. Lemon-and-lime drinks also offer a different flavour from traditional lemonade.
Identify each option clearly for guests and read the label on every product you purchase.
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Relying on a listing for the day’s supply
A pack shown on a retailer page may not be available when you order, and product details may change.
Check availability for your planned delivery or collection, keep another drink option in mind and read the final pack label.
Relevant brand examples
These examples show how the checked pack formats and labels differ; a brand name alone does not identify the can size or formulation.
R. White's
The checked traditional lemon-flavour lemonade comes in a 24 × 330ml case.
- The case supplies 7.92 litres in individual cans, according to Tesco Groceries and ASDA Groceries listings.
- The checked listings state that it contains sweeteners and a source of phenylalanine; check the pack label before serving.
Barr
The checked Barr regular lemonade is another 24 × 330ml case.
- ASDA Groceries lists 24 individual cans and 2.8g sugars per 100ml for this product.
- Its listed ingredients include aspartame, and the product carries a phenylalanine warning.
Sprite
The checked Sprite Lemon Lime pack contains six smaller 200ml cans and is a lemon-and-lime drink rather than traditional lemonade.
- Its 1.2-litre pack provides another can size for a mixed drinks table.
- Sainsbury's lists 4.4g sugars per 100ml and a phenylalanine warning for this product.
Joybuy drink options
These cans cover full cases of lemonade and other lemon-flavoured drinks, a zero-sugar lemon-and-lime option, and smaller cans for a mixed drinks table. Choose by the flavour and pack format you intend to serve.
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7 Up Lemonade Zero 24 × 330ml
A 24-can option for a drinks table where you expect to use a full case. This is described as pink lemonade; check that the flavour and the pack’s sweetener warnings suit what you plan to offer.
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Fanta Lemon 24 × 330ml
This 24-can lemon soft drink is a full-case option rather than a traditional-lemonade match. Read the pack label for sugars and sweeteners before serving.
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Karma Lemony Can 24 × 250ml
The 250ml cans offer smaller individual servings while retaining a 24-can format. The pack totals 6 litres, so check whether that quantity fits the expected demand.
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7UP Zero 24 × 330ml
A 24-can zero-sugar lemon-and-lime option for guests who want that flavour rather than traditional lemonade. It contains sweeteners; read the pack’s phenylalanine warning before serving.
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Schweppes Original Lemonade 12 × 150ml
The 150ml cans suit a mixed drinks table where smaller servings are wanted. This 12-can pack contains 1.8 litres, so check what other drinks will be available; read its sweetener and phenylalanine information on the pack.
Garden-party drinks FAQs
How much drink is in a 24 × 330ml lemonade case?
A 24 × 330ml case contains 7.92 litres in 24 separate cans. Decide whether that fits your party by considering the expected demand and the other drinks you will serve.
Do lemonade multipacks have the same sugar content?
No. The checked Tesco Groceries and ASDA Groceries listings give 2.4g sugars per 100ml for R. White's and 2.8g for Barr; ASDA Groceries lists 4.2g for Schweppes, while Sainsbury's lists 4.4g for the checked Sprite Lemon Lime cans. These figures describe those products, not every drink from each brand.
What if a guest needs to avoid phenylalanine?
Read the physical label before serving and make the product information available to the guest. The checked listings for R. White's, Barr, Sprite and Schweppes each carry a source-of-phenylalanine warning; do not assume a different flavour or pack has the same ingredients.
How should I store unopened cans before the party?
Follow the instructions on the cans you buy. The checked Barr, Sprite and Schweppes listings specify cool, dry storage; you can chill cans before serving if you want them cold.