The 10 worst drinks for gout — alcohol, sugary sodas, high-fructose drinks. All data from USDA 2025 and ACR 2020.
| Rank | Purine / Fructose | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1Hot Chocolate | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 9.0g | Mod |
| 2Apple Cider | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 9.0g | Mod |
| 3Ginger Ale | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 8.0g | Mod |
| 4Tonic Water | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 6.5g | Mod |
| 5Apple Juice | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 5.7g | Mod |
| 6Cola | 0 mg/100g | Fructose 5.5g | Mod |
| 7Vodka | 0 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 8Gin | 0 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 9Rum | 0 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 10Tequila | 0 mg/100g | Avoid |