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Alcoholic cocktail, typically spirit-forward with citrus and sweet mixer.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Snake Bite cocktail (180 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.9 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 5.4 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
216
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
18.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 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 | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 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) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 36 kcal |
| 2 ounce (double) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 275 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
A Snake Bite cocktail typically combines a spirit with citrus and a sweet mixer. Recipes vary, so the spirit and sweet ingredient can differ; it is not the same fixed recipe everywhere.
Make a Snake Bite cocktail by mixing a spirit with citrus juice and a sweet mixer. Shake the ingredients with ice and strain, or stir them together over ice for a simpler serve.
No, not necessarily. In the UK, a Snakebite usually means a mix of beer and cider, sometimes with blackcurrant cordial; Snake Bite cocktail recipes can instead combine spirits, citrus, and a sweet mixer.
Whiskey is used in some Snake Bite cocktail recipes, while others call for a different spirit. There is no single universal formula, so the recipe you follow determines which alcohol to use.
A Snake Bite cocktail generally tastes spirit-forward, with citrusy tartness balanced by a sweet mixer. The particular spirit and sweet ingredient can make one version taste quite different from another.
Yes, vodka can be used in a Snake Bite cocktail, though it gives the drink a more neutral spirit base than whiskey. Citrus and the sweet mixer will be more prominent in the finished drink.
Lemon juice can replace lime in a Snake Bite cocktail. It changes the citrus profile rather than simply disappearing into the drink, so adjust the sweet mixer to keep the flavor balanced.
Serve a Snake Bite cocktail cold, usually over ice or shaken with ice and strained into a glass. A citrus wedge makes a fitting garnish and echoes the drink’s citrus flavor.
Yes, you can make a Snake Bite cocktail without a shaker. Stir the spirit, citrus juice, and sweet mixer together in a glass filled with ice; the result will still be well chilled.
No, avoid a Snake Bite cocktail during pregnancy because it contains alcohol. No amount of alcohol has been established as safe during pregnancy, so choose a nonalcoholic drink instead.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.4mg · 6% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Folate
3.6µg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
7.2mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
3.6mg · 1% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Snake Bite cocktail is a name used for more than one mixed drink. In the spirit-forward style described here, a base spirit is combined with citrus and a sweet mixer; the exact ingredients and proportions vary, and there is no single standard recipe or well-established place of origin. It is best thought of as a flexible bar-style cocktail rather than a drink with one fixed formula.
Expect a sweet-and-tart flavour, served cold over ice, with the spirit providing most of its strength. At home, adjust the citrus and sweetness to suit your taste. It contains 10.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g; for a lighter-tasting serve, use less sweet mixer and top up with soda. It pairs well with savoury snacks or salty small plates.
Low
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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.