Liquor & Cocktails: Calories

Liquor and cocktails tend to be higher in calories, as they are high in carbs and alcohol content, and provide the body with no nutritional value. Since cocktails often include other soft drinks, syrups and sugars, their calories can add up quickly. Check out our Liquor and Cocktails Chart below for more nutritional information.

Food	Serving	Calories	Serving	Calories
Absinthe	100 ml	443 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	133 cal
Amaretto	100 ml	318 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	95 cal
Applejack	100 g	231 cal	1 glass (63 g)	146 cal
Asti	100 ml	83 cal	1 glass (100 ml)	83 cal
Baileys (17%)	100 ml	314 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	94 cal
Blue Curacao	100 ml	243 cal	1 portion (29.6 ml)	72 cal
Bourbon	100 ml	248 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	74 cal
Brandy	100 ml	305 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	92 cal
Bud Light Chelada	100 ml	42 cal	1 can (355 ml)	149 cal
Budweiser Chelada	100 ml	52 cal	1 can (355 ml)	185 cal
Canadian Whiskey	100 ml	231 cal	1 glass, medium (25 ml)	58 cal
Chambord (16.5%)	100 ml	NaN cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	NaN cal
Coffee Liqueur	100 ml	336 cal	1 portion, large (100 ml)	336 cal
Coincreatu	100 ml	336 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	101 cal
Colt (45%)	100 ml	58 cal	1 portion, small (100 ml)	58 cal
Daiquiri	100 ml	186 cal	1 glass (85 ml)	158 cal
Dark Rum	100 ml	231 cal	1 glass (30 ml)	69 cal
Drambuie (40%)	100 ml	366 cal	1 bottle, whole (700 ml)	2562 cal
Eggnog	100 ml	285 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	85 cal
Frangelico (20%)	100 ml	NaN cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	NaN cal
Gin	100 ml	265 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	80 cal
Gin Tonic	100 ml	66 cal	1 glass (250 ml)	165 cal
Grand Marnier	100 ml	318 cal	1 glass (20 ml)	64 cal
Irish Whiskey (Tullamore Dew)	100 ml	NaN cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	NaN cal
Jack Daniel's (35%)	100 ml	NaN cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	NaN cal
Jim Beam (40%)	100 ml	240 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	72 cal
Jägermeister (35%)	100 ml	255 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	77 cal
Kahlua (16%)	100 ml	245 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	74 cal
Liquor	100 ml	286 cal	1 portion (86 ml)	246 cal
Midori (20%)	100 ml	224 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	67 cal
Pina Colada	100 ml	78 cal	1 glass (240 ml)	188 cal
Rum	100 ml	234 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	70 cal
Sambuca	100 ml	386 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	116 cal
Scotch	100 ml	231 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	69 cal
Southern Comfort	100 ml	231 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	69 cal
Steel Reserve, Hi Gravity Malt Liquor	100 ml	62 cal	1 bottle (710 ml)	440 cal
Tequila	100 ml	231 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	69 cal
Tequila Sunrise	100 ml	110 cal	1 glass (180 ml)	198 cal
Triple Sec	100 ml	176 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	53 cal
Vodka	100 ml	234 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	70 cal
Vodka Smirnoff (37.5%)	100 ml	62 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	19 cal
Whiskey Sour	100 ml	149 cal	1 glass (68 ml)	101 cal
Whiskey	100 ml	247 cal	1 glass, small (30 ml)	74 cal

How many calories should you consume?

Drink Types and Recommended Intake

Alcohol itself is made from some type of plant material. For example, sake is made from rice, beer is made from barley, and blue agave is used for tequila. The plant itself is processed in various ways, usually with yeast and, depending on the product, additives such as hops or berries will be included for depth. With so many creative and innovative ways to enhance and put a twist on some classic cocktails, it is a booming industry.

Nutritionally, alcohol does little to benefit the body and can have negative effects on your liver, heart and digestive system. It can also dehydrate you and can be quite high in calories.

So, what are some ways you can occasionally enjoy these beverages in a healthier way? Portion sizes and moderation are key. Dietary guidelines recommend no more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day for men and 1 alcohol beverage a day for women. This can help protect your liver and heart from the damaging effects of alcohol. It can also be helpful to include tonic water, natural fruit juices or soda water as a base for your drinks to reduce their alcoholic content. Clearer alcohols, such as vodka, gin or tequila, also tend to have fewer calories than darker ones.