📋 Basic overview
Type: herbal liqueur
Style: aromatic, spicy, with a characteristic bittersweet flavour
Origin: Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary)
Volume: 100 ml
Alcohol: 38 % vol.
Character:
Becherovka Original is a legendary Czech herbal liqueur with a complex flavour derived from more than 20 herbs and spices. The flavour blends notes of cinnamon, star anise, ginger, citrus peel and spicy herbs with a subtle bitterness. It is ideal both neat and in cocktails, as well as in hot and cold drinks.
📊 Approximate nutritional / energy values
(Liqueurs are not required to carry nutrition labels; the values given are approximate.)
| Value (per 100 ml) | Becherovka Original – approximate |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~ 240–250 kcal |
| Carbohydrates (sugars) | ~ 25–30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Alcohol | 38 % by volume |
💡 Explanation:
Becherovka contains sugars and herbal extracts which, together with the alcohol, contribute to a higher energy value than that of pure spirits without added sugar.
🍾 Approximate energy content of a whole bottle (100 ml)
Based on an average of ~245 kcal / 100 ml:
➡️ Becherovka Original 100 ml ≈ ~240–260 kcal (approximate estimate).
📌 Summary – Becherovka Original 100 ml
✔️ Herbal liqueur
✔️ 38 % ABV
✔️ ~240–250 kcal / 100 ml
✔️ Character: complex, aromatic, spicy with herbal notes
🍹 Recommended serving methods
• ❄️ Chilled – neat
• 🧊 With ice – a smoother flavour
• 🍸 In cocktails – e.g. Becherovka & tonic, Bee’s Knees
• 🍯 In hot drinks – with hot water and lemon
• 🍰 Pairing: spiced cakes, gingerbread, chocolate
