Table 15 Suitable alcoholic drinks

- Dry, sweet and vintage cidar.

- Red, white and rose wine (750 ml contains approximately 50 mg phenylalanine).

- Champagne and prosecco.

- Port wine and sherry.

- Dry and sweet vermouth.

- Spirits: whisky, gin, vodka, rum, brandy, tequila and martini.

Please note pre-mixed drinks and cocktails (e.g. alcohol + lemonade may contain aspartame).

Alcoholic ‘creams’ and some liqueur’s such as Amaretto and Advocaat (containing egg) will contain protein.

Beer contains a significant amount of phenylalanine. Generally, the stronger the beer the higher the protein content, because it usually contains a higher malted cereal content. 600 ml beer will vary between 75 to 100 mg phenylalanine.