Calories in aguardiente
A typical serving of aguardiente provides about 67 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 shot glass (30 g)
Calories
67kcal
Protein
0g
Carbs
0.4g
Fat
0g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
A distilled liqueur popular in Spain and Latin America, often flavored with anise.
Nutritional benefits
- Anise can help reduce gas
- Traditional digestive effect after heavy meals
- Usually served in very small portions
How to prepare it
- 1.Serve very cold in small crystal glasses
- 2.Keep it in the refrigerator
- 3.Can be accompanied by a piece of bread or fruit to soften the impact
Lighter alternatives
Star anise infusion
Same digestive benefit without alcohol
Tonic water
Similar bitterness but lighter
Peppermint tea
Much healthier natural digestive
Healthy tip
If looking for the digestive effect, choose the 'dry' version to avoid refined sugar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical alcohol content?
It usually ranges between 25 and 45 percent alcohol by volume.
Does it have much sugar?
'Dry' versions have very little, but 'sweet' versions have added sugar.
Does it help with digestion?
It is popularly believed so due to the anise, but alcohol can irritate the stomach.