How to Make a Crown & Coke

Garnish your drink with a citrus slice.

Crown Royal is a rye whiskey that's distilled in Gimli, a city in Manitoba, Canada. The area's resources of pure water, a temperate climate and local grains are three important contributors to Crown Royal whiskey, known for its smoothness and quality. Crown and Coke is an easy mixed drink to make, and a favorite among those who enjoy whiskey drinks. One serving of Crown and Coke contains 170 calories, making it a great choice for people who want to watch their daily calorie count.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring cup or jigger
• 8-ounce glass
• Ice cubes
• Crown Royal
• Coke
• Stir stick
• Lemon slice

Instructions

1. Fill your 8-ounce glass with ice cubes.

2. Measure 1 1/2 ounces of Crown Royal and pour into the 8-ounce glass.

3. Add 6 ounces of Coke, then mix together with a stir stick.

4. Garnish with a lemon slice for added color.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute Diet Coke for regular Coke to make a drink with even fewer calories. Switching to Diet Coke reduces the number of calories to 90.

• Pick a designated driver if you plan to enjoy a few Crown and Cokes. Whiskey-based drinks can be very potent.

References

• Recipezaar.com: Crown and Coke
• Gimli Community Web