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A sweet dessert-style cocktail made with cherry liqueur, chocolate liqueur, cream and cherry flavors
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Black Forest Cocktail (150 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.8 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 63 µg of Vitamin A covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
270
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
27.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 4% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.25 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 30 g | 54 kcal |
| 2 ounce (double) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
A Black Forest Cocktail typically combines cherry liqueur, chocolate liqueur, cream and cherry flavor. Recipes differ in proportions and garnish, but the cherry-and-chocolate combination is meant to evoke Black Forest cake.
To make a Black Forest Cocktail, shake cherry liqueur, chocolate liqueur and cream with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry or a little grated chocolate and serve promptly.
Yes, the classic Black Forest Cocktail is alcoholic because its cherry and chocolate liqueurs contain alcohol. A non-alcoholic version can be made with cherry juice and chocolate syrup instead, though it will taste sweeter and less like the original.
A Black Forest Cocktail tastes sweet, creamy and rich, with cherry and chocolate notes. The fruit flavor cuts through some of the creaminess, making it more like a liquid dessert than a dry, refreshing mixed drink.
A Black Forest Cocktail is a creamy cherry-and-chocolate drink, while a Black Russian is a spirit-and-coffee-liqueur cocktail without cream in its classic form. The names sound similar, but their flavors and ingredients are quite different.
Yes, you can make a Black Forest Cocktail without cream, but it will be less rich and lose its dessert-like texture. Try a small amount of milk or a suitable plant-based cream, adding it gradually because the result may separate.
A chilled coupe or martini glass works well for a Black Forest Cocktail. The stem keeps the drink cool, and a cherry or chocolate garnish highlights its dessert-inspired flavors; serve it soon after mixing for the smoothest texture.
Yes, you can scale up the liqueurs for a party, but add the cream shortly before serving. Keep the mixture chilled and stir or shake it again before pouring, since the ingredients can separate while standing.
Yes, crème de cacao is a suitable chocolate liqueur for a Black Forest Cocktail. Its sweetness and chocolate intensity vary by style, so taste the mixture before adding extra sweetener or cherry syrup.
Serve a Black Forest Cocktail with dark chocolate, plain sponge cake or a small fruit dessert. Because the drink is already sweet and creamy, a modest portion of a less-sweet accompaniment usually balances it better than another rich dessert.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
63µg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Calcium
44mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Iodine
4.5µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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The Black Forest Cocktail is a sweet, dessert-style drink inspired by Germany’s Black Forest cake, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Cherry liqueur, chocolate liqueur and cream bring its familiar cherry-and-chocolate character into a glass; it is a cocktail rather than a version of the cake itself.
Rich, creamy and quite sweet, it is commonly served after dinner or as a celebratory dessert drink. In Germany, it echoes the flavours of the regional cake, while elsewhere it also makes a fitting end to a meal or a treat alongside coffee. Its nutrition is weighted more toward carbohydrates and fat than protein or fibre; a smaller pour or less cream makes for a lighter serving.
Low
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Low
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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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.