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One reviewer called the Cookout Hi-C Punch milkshake the worst shake on the Cook Out menu, compared its taste and color to Pepto Bismol and still found themselves wanting to drink it. The shake turns a 32 oz drink into a dessert. Cook Out's Hi-C Fruit Punch drink is 317 calories at $2.39. The shake, 31.9 oz and typically $3.99, has 598 calories in almost exactly the same cup.
Why did a reviewer call Hi-C Punch the worst shake?
Because the flavor and the color put the reviewer off. The reviewer at cookoutmilkshakereviews.com tied it with plain Peach for last place at 5 of 17, called it the worst shake on the menu and compared the taste and the pink color to Pepto Bismol, noting the shake has no redeeming qualities. Their one odd admission was that they kept wanting to drink it.
No other ranking lists the shake. The Daily Meal, Mashed and The Talon's student test all skip it, so one fan site is the only voice, and it is a negative one.
What do you pay for turning punch into a shake?
$1.60 and 281 calories. The shake is nearly the same volume as the drink, which makes the comparison direct.
| Measure | Hi-C Fruit Punch drink | Hi-C Punch milkshake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | 32 oz | 31.9 oz | -0.1 oz |
| Price | $2.39 | $3.99 | +$1.60 |
| Calories | 317 | 598 | +281 |
How does Hi-C Punch compare with Red Cherry?
They are twins on the label. Hi-C Punch has 598 calories to Red Cherry's 600, sodium of 447 mg to 457, and sugar of 99 grams to 96. The Hi-C shake sits in a 31.9 oz cup, tied with Cappuccino for the second smallest in the official guide.
Is the Cookout Hi-C Punch milkshake worth the upgrade from the drink?
Only if you want a fruit punch flavor in a dessert and can live with a pink shake that reviewers do not rate. For a more textured fruit shake, Red Cherry brings real cherry pieces at the same calorie count.