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Alcoholic cocktail; moderate to high sugar and energy depending on recipe.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Amsterdam cocktail (140 g) has 199 calories. That works out to 142 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
199
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 199 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 30 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 45 g | 64 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 284 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 280 g | 398 kcal |
Calculated from 142 calories per 100 g.
An Amsterdam cocktail typically combines several spirits with a citrus-based mixer, and some recipes add cola. Gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and orange liqueur appear in different versions, but there is no single standard recipe, so ingredients can vary by bar.
To make an Amsterdam cocktail, shake the recipe’s spirits with citrus juice or sour mix and ice, then strain into a glass. If the version includes cola, add it afterward. Recipes differ, so use one specific ingredient list rather than combining every version.
Not necessarily. Some Amsterdam cocktail recipes resemble a Long Island Iced Tea because they mix several spirits with citrus and sometimes cola, but the name does not define one fixed recipe. Compare the listed ingredients to know what you are ordering.
An Amsterdam cocktail can be strong because some versions combine several alcoholic spirits in one drink. Its sweet, citrusy flavor may mask the alcohol, so sip it slowly and do not drive after drinking.
An Amsterdam cocktail usually tastes citrusy, sweet-and-sour, and layered with the flavors of its spirits. A recipe with cola tends to taste sweeter and darker, while the amount of citrus and orange liqueur changes the balance.
There is no single widely accepted explanation for the Amsterdam cocktail’s name. Recipes using the name vary, and it does not by itself prove that the drink originated in Amsterdam or is a traditional Dutch cocktail.
A lemon or lime wedge is a common garnish for an Amsterdam cocktail. Some bars serve it over ice in a tall glass, particularly when the recipe includes cola, but the garnish and glass can vary with the house recipe.
Yes. Use less sweet-and-sour mix or cola, and add fresh lemon or lime juice to make an Amsterdam cocktail less sweet. Orange liqueur also contributes sweetness, so reducing it can help, although it will change the drink’s usual flavor.
Yes, you can mix the measured spirits and citrus base for Amsterdam cocktails ahead of serving. Keep the mixture chilled, then add ice and any fizzy mixer when pouring; adding those too early can dilute the drinks or make them go flat.
Depending on the recipe, an Amsterdam cocktail may use gin, vodka, rum, tequila, and orange liqueur. Not every version includes all of them, and swapping one spirit for another changes the flavor, so check the particular recipe or bar’s ingredient list.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.68mg · 2% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.14µg · 0% DV
B3
0.07mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
4.2mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
5.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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The Amsterdam cocktail is an alcoholic mixed drink associated with the Dutch capital. Recipes vary rather than following one fixed formula; some draw on the Netherlands’ genever or gin tradition, often with citrus and a liqueur or other flavourings.
It is usually served chilled in a cocktail glass, as an aperitif or a bar drink. Its profile can be herbal and dry, or brighter and sweeter depending on the recipe. In the Netherlands and elsewhere, it pairs well with savoury nibbles and is often enjoyed before a meal or during a social occasion. Sugar and energy vary with the ingredients: it provides about 142 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter version, use less syrup or sweet liqueur.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.