Pink Lemonade UK Price & Calories 2026
Pink Lemonade has 81 kcal in Small and 114 kcal in Medium, so it sits on the lighter side of Costa cold drinks by calorie count. I’d see it as a sweet, citrusy refresher rather than something filling. I had this in mind near a park after lunch on a casual date, when I wanted something lighter than a dessert; the queue was longer than expected, but the order itself was handled well.
The main decision is simple: do you want the cheaper Small, or does the Medium make more sense for a warm day? For me, the Medium is the better buy if you’re going to take your time with it, because the price difference is small and the portion jump is useful.
Source: Official Costa Database
| Nutrient | Per 100g (In) | Eat In (462ml) | Takeaway (462ml) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 25 | 114 | 114 |
| Energy (kJ) | 105 | 484 | 484 |
| Carbs (g) | 5.7 | 26 | 26 |
| Sugars (g) | 5.1 | 24 | 24 |
| Fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Saturates (g) | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Salt (g) | 0 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
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Before you decide
- Small costs £3.90 and has 81 kcal.
- Medium costs £4.15 and has 114 kcal.
- The Medium is 25p more than the Small.
- Small is 354 ml; Medium is 462 ml.
- Medium gives you 108 ml more than Small.
- Medium has 24 g sugar, while Small has 17 g sugar.
What you pay
Costa Pink Lemonade costs £3.90 for Small and £4.15 for Medium. That makes the jump from Small to Medium just 25p.
That 25p difference is the key thing. If you only want a quick cold drink, Small is enough and keeps both price and sugar lower. If you’re sitting outside, walking through a park, or stretching it out after lunch, Medium is easier to justify because you get an extra 108 ml for a small extra cost.
The size I’d go for
I’d choose the Medium most of the time. It costs £4.15, has 114 kcal, and feels like the more sensible size if your main reason for ordering is refreshment.
The Small still has a clear place. At £3.90 and 81 kcal, it’s the better option if you’re watching sugar, don’t want much volume, or just need something cold alongside food. The calorie difference is 33 kcal, and the sugar difference is 7 g, so Small is the tidier pick if you want to keep the drink lighter.
For value, though, Medium wins. For a warm day, I’d rather pay the extra 25p unless I was already full from lunch.
How heavy is it really?
Pink Lemonade has 81 kcal in Small and 114 kcal in Medium. The Medium is still below a can of Coke at around 139 kcal, which helps put it into context as a lighter cold drink choice by calories.
The bigger thing to notice is sugar. Small has 17 g sugar, while Medium has 24 g sugar. So while the calories are moderate, this is still a sweet drink rather than plain refreshment. Fat is very low at 0.3 g in Small and 0.4 g in Medium. Protein is 0 g in both sizes, so don’t expect it to do anything snack-like; it’s just a drink.
Salt is also low, at 0.03 g in Small and 0.04 g in Medium. Carbs are 19 g for Small and 26 g for Medium, which mostly lines up with the sugar difference between the two sizes.
| Size | Portion (ml) | Energy (kcal) | Energy (kJ) | Sugar (g) | Fat (g) | Saturates (g) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Salt (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 354 | 81 | 341 | 17 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 19 | 0 | 0.03 |
| Medium | 462 | 114 | 484 | 24 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 26 | 0 | 0.04 |
Who should order this?
Order Pink Lemonade if you want a cold drink that feels bright, sweet, and citrus-led without going into dessert territory. It makes most sense after food, on a warm day, or when you want something more interesting than water but don’t want coffee.
Skip it if you’re trying to keep sugar as low as possible. The Medium has 24 g sugar, which is the main trade-off. It’s not a filling option either, because both sizes have 0 g protein.
My practical pick is the Medium at £4.15 if you’re buying it as your main drink. If you’re pairing it with lunch or you know you’ll only sip a little, the Small at £3.90 is the cleaner order.
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Disclaimer
Prices shown are typical UK menu estimates for 2026 and may vary by store location, promotions, delivery services, or eat-in vs takeaway pricing. Nutritional values are based on standard drink configurations and may change depending on size, milk choice, extras, or recipe updates made by the brand.