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Madeira

  • Fortified Wine
  • 19.5% ABV
  • 5 drinks

What is Madeira?

Madeira is a Portuguese protected-origin liqueur wine made only from grapes grown on the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, in styles ranging from extra-dry to sweet.

Is this for me?

Choose this if…

  • ✓You want complex, nutty or caramel-rich fortified wine.

Skip if…

  • ✗You prefer fresh, crisp or neutral styles.

At a Glance

45 kcalCalories
19.5%ABV
1.8gSugar
3.6gCarbs
Fortified WineType
5Recipes

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

What does Madeira taste like?

wine base, sweetness, acidity, oxidation, botanicals, dried fruit, aperitif structure

Ways to use madeira

Cocktails (5)

Flavour profile

CaramelDried FruitNuttyOxidative

Observed quantities

Observed in single-serve recipes: middle half 29.57–59.15 ml; median 59.15 ml.

In the measured recipes in this dataset — from 5 observed uses.

Scoped nutrition

Calories (per 100 ml)
150
Sugar (per 100 ml)
6 g
Carbs (per 100 ml)
12 g

Ingredient nutrition is approximate and varies by brand, recipe and preparation.

Diet compatibility

  • Gluten-FreeCompatible
  • KetoLimited
  • Low-CarbLimited
  • Low-SugarLimited
  • VeganCompatible
  • VegetarianCompatible

Based on the listed ingredient only — a public recipe facet, not medical, allergy or coeliac advice. Specific brands and preparation can change compatibility.

Trust & methodology

Canonical ingredient/component authority assembled from reviewed identity, recipe, flavour, nutrition, diet and substitution evidence. Observed quantities and co-use patterns are descriptive, not prescriptions or universal recommendations.

Evidence last updated: 2026-07-22T00:39:18.100623+00:00

Drink counts and recipe data are based on published WhatDrink recipes. Figures may vary as new recipes are added.

Madeira — common questions

What are the most popular cocktails made with Madeira?
Top-ranked cocktails made with Madeira include Creole Lady, Creole Lady Cocktail, Montezuma. Rankings are based on recipe quality and data completeness.