New Amsterdam Alcohol Content
New Amsterdam Vodka is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 A 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drink.
New Amsterdam 100 Proof is 50%, so each shot has a quarter more alcohol.3 Pink Whitney, their pink lemonade vodka, is weaker at 30%.4
New Amsterdam ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in New Amsterdam?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how New Amsterdam adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 2 oz pour | 40% | 1.3 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
At 50%, a shot of New Amsterdam 100 Proof is 1.3 standard drinks.
New Amsterdam vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 1.5 oz shot |
|---|---|---|
| New Amsterdam 100 Proof | 50% | 1.3 |
| New Amsterdam Vodka | 40% | 1.0 |
| Grey Goose | 40% | 1.0 |
| Svedka | 40% | 1.0 |
| Pink Whitney | 30% | 0.8 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much New Amsterdam Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of New Amsterdam reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
New Amsterdam Alcohol FAQ
What proof is New Amsterdam vodka?
New Amsterdam Vodka is 80 proof (40% ABV). New Amsterdam 100 Proof is 50% ABV.
Is Pink Whitney the same strength as New Amsterdam?
No. Pink Whitney is 30% and regular New Amsterdam is 40%.
How many shots are in a 750 ml bottle?
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle holds about 39.
How many shots of New Amsterdam does it take to get drunk?
Each 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how New Amsterdam affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 23012001001062. New Amsterdam Vodka label, 40% alc. by vol. (80 proof), 750 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23011001000912. New Amsterdam 100 Proof vodka label, 50% alc. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23067001001024. New Amsterdam Pink Whitney label, 30% alc. (60 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.