No Sugar, No Shame
Let's get one thing straight: I have trust issues with "zero sugar" drinks. They always promise flavor and deliver something that tastes like lemon-scented regret.
But the Swoon Pink Lemonade?
Oh, she's different.
She's the cool mom in the school pickup line—glowing, effortlessly put together, and somehow not sweating through her shirt in 98-degree humidity.
I grabbed my can of Swoon Pink Lemonade on Thrive Market for $1.89 because, well, that's what responsible adults do when they're trying to justify their impulse purchases.
Amazon sells a 12-pack for $26.99, which feels excessive until you realize you've spent that (or twice that!) on iced coffee this week.
Let's talk about this drink, because honestly…
I think I am in LOVE!
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I think I am in LOVE! *
The can alone had me feeling like I should be sipping it while pretending my life is together. It's clean, minimal, and unapologetically pink—like Barbie's less toxic, more hydrated cousin.
And the smell? Kind of like… Mike's Hard Lemonade vibes (whether that’s a good or a bad thing, I don’t know)—just without the hangover or questionable life choices. It's got that sweet, citrusy kick that instantly throws you back to pool parties, sunburns, and carefree summer nights with your besties.
At 5 calories, zero sugar, and sweetened with monk fruit extract, Swoon manages to make you feel like you're getting away with something. It's Paleo, Keto, Kosher, non-GMO, gluten-free, and basically the overachiever of the beverage world.
You know those people who somehow have time to meal prep, hit the gym, go to work, volunteer, and still create content for Instagram? Yeah—if that person were a drink, it would be this one.
So, monk fruit extract. If you've been following my blog (and if you haven't, rude—fix that), you know this isn't my first monk fruit rodeo. I recently learned this tiny fruit is 100–250 times sweeter than sugar. Like, relax, monk fruit—we get it. You're gifted. Honestly, I'm hoping more brands start using it.
Here's the thing: Swoon nailed it. No fake sweetness, no weird aftertaste, just crisp, refreshing lemonade that doesn't taste like a "diet" punishment.
At first sip, it's all classic lemonade vibes. Then the strawberry sneaks in—subtle, then suddenly the star. Not fake or syrupy, just light and balanced.
It's the perfect "I survived today" drink for parents everywhere. Whether you're herding kids, surviving work chaos, or pretending not to hear "Mom!" again, this is your new 3 p.m. sanity sip.
Here's where I really started to root for this brand. Swoon was founded by two women—Jen and Cristina—who believed the world deserved better than bland "healthy" drinks.
Jen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at a young age. If you've ever had to scour store shelves for something that won't spike your blood sugar but also doesn't taste like sadness, you know that's no easy task. Over a casual night of drinks with Cristina, they decided enough was enough.
Their mission? Zero sugar, not zero flavor.
Their vibe? Fun, flavor, and living life to the "sweetest".
You know the vibe. You're sitting at the park, sunglasses on, kids arguing about whose turn it is on the swing, and someone says, "You look so refreshed." You nod, sip your Swoon, and say, "Zero sugar, baby."
I'll say it—this drink is a "hot-parent summer," yes.
It's guilt-free, it's actually delicious, and it makes you feel like you've got your life together (even if your laundry says otherwise).
So yeah—final thoughts? It's so damn good.
If you've been burned by "healthy" drinks before, this one might restore your faith. It's crisp, flavorful, and unapologetically pink.
Swoon's tagline says it best: Zero sugar, not zero flavor. And after one sip, you'll believe it.
The only thing missing? A version with caffeine.
But that is totally alright. And it is still the biggest
IMBHO YES!
