Dutch Bros Kicker (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Recipe, Caffeine, Calories, Dairy content & more information)

If you don’t have to spend too much on a Dutch Bros Kicker since you can easily make it in the comfort of your home, stick around to find my copycat recipe for the drink.

I learned about Dutch Bros Kicker after I heard my friend telling her boyfriend about Dutch Bros Irish Cream Breve. Due to how excited she was talking about the drink, I wanted to try it, so I drove to a Dutch Bros Drive and ordered it. I learned it’s not called an Irish Cream breve but a Kicker. The drink was so sweet that I had to order one every morning on my way to work.

However, it was tiresome going to a Dutch Bros every day, so I researched how I could make a replica of Dutch Bros Kicker and came up with the best recipe, which I have given in this article. I have also included more information like its nutritional information, caffeine content, sizes available at Dutch Bros, and how it tastes, so read till the end.

Brief History of the drink

Dutch Bros made the Kicker drink available at all their coffee stores on January 5^th, 2021. They did not include it in their menu right away, but by Mid-February, it was permanently added to their official menu. Dutch Bros Kicker became famous among many Dutch Bros fans. The person that came up with the Dutch Bros Kicker recipe is not known but is believed to be a Dutch Bros barista.

Is Dutch Bros Kicker still available at Dutch Bros?

Yes, Dutch Bros Kicker is still available at the Dutch Bros. It is available throughout the year in all Dutch Bros across the world and is found under the classic category on their menu. Dutch Bros Kicker can also be ordered online on the Dutch Bros app and the Dutch Bros website. It is available in three forms; blended, iced, or hot.

Dutch Bros Kicker (Ingredients, Taste, Variations, Sizes, Caffeine, Calories, Dairy Content)

What’s in a Dutch Bros Kicker- (ingredients?)

What’s actually in a Dutch Bros Kicker? According to the Dutch Bros website, they list the ingredients as follows; half and half, Espresso, and Irish Cream Syrup. These are the main ingredients of a Dutch Bros Kicker, also known as an Irish cream Breve. Let us talk about each ingredient.

• Espresso: Dutch Bros uses a breve espresso which is an espresso-based coffee made with a steamed 1:1 milk-to-cream ratio. It is then added frothed milk to make it creamy. This is what adds caffeine to Dutch Bros Kicker.
• Half and Half: It is half cream and half whole milk mixed together. It is used to make the kicker richer than milk. It also makes the drink creamier and buttery.
• Irish cream syrup: It contains cane sugar, natural flavors, sugar, water, citric acid, and potassium sorbate. It is used to sweeten the kicker and add flavor to it.

Dutch Bros Kicker: Sizes, nutrition, Caffeine, Dairy Content & Calories

What sizes are available?

There are three available sizes of the Kicker drink at Dutch Bros. The sizes include; Small, Medium, and Large. The ounces in the sizes vary according to the form of the kicker you order. For a hot kicker, the small size has 12 ounces, the medium has 16 ounces, and the large has 20 ounces. The iced and blended kicker has the same ounces, and their small sizes have 16 ounces, the medium sizes have 24 ounces, and the large sizes have 32 ounces.

Dutch Bros Kicker is very sugary; hence when having it for the first time, it is best to start with a small size. Once you get used to it, you can upgrade to the other sizes depending on your preference.

Nutritional facts

Dutch Bros Kicker is a drink to give you the kick you need to start your day or keep you alert at night. It contains a lot of nutrients, though it is not a healthy drink you should consume often. This is because Dutch Bros Kicker contains high-calorie content, which may be hard to burn if consumed in large amounts. A small kicker has 380 calories, a medium size has 540 calories, and a large size has 640 calories. Compared to other Dutch Bros drinks with less than 100 calories, like the Dutch Bros Americano, the kicker drink can be pretty unhealthy. Considering that a breakfast meal should consist of less than 300 calories, this drink already exceeds that even in the smallest size. No matter what time you take it, the calories will still be too high for a single drink.

Also, it has high levels of sugar, which is also unhealthy for people with high sugar-related health conditions such as diabetes. For people on a diet or a journey to lose weight, they should go for other drinks with fewer carbs and fats since a Dutch Bros kicker has high levels of carbs and fats.

Below is the Nutritional Information for a Dutch Bros Kicker.

Calories (out of 2000 calories intake)	540
Nutritional facts per medium serving	% daily value
Total fats 28 g	28%
Total carbs 59 g	26%
Cholesterol 100 mg	40 %
Sodium 160 mg	14%
Proteins 9 g	15 %
Sugar 57 g

Caffeine information

Dutch Bros Kicker caffeine content varies with the number of ounces the drink has. A small hot kicker has 120 mg of caffeine, and small blended and iced kickers have 160 mg of caffeine. A medium-sized hot kicker has 160 mg of caffeine, and medium-size blended and iced kickers have 200 mg of caffeine. The large hot kicker has 240 mg of caffeine, and large blended and iced kickers have 320 mg of caffeine. Dutch Bros kicker is one of the strongest drinks at Dutch Bros. They have high caffeine content compared to 400 mg daily caffeine content.

Dairy content

Dutch Bros Kicker is made of 2% Dairy milk. They use whole milk when making their breve which is the base of the kicker smoothie. They also use whole make in their half and half ingredient. The milk is both steamed and frothed and contains few fats. However, they can also use Oat Milk to make the kicker smoothie when a customer requests an Oat Milk Kicker.

So, what does Dutch Bros Kicker taste like?

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Dutch Bros Kicker is deliciously sweet with a creamy taste. Its sweetness comes from the Irish Cream Syrup, which contains pure cane sugar. The buttery taste is from the half-and-half ingredient, which has cream in it. The drink can be overly sweet for some people; hence it is best to have it in small amounts.

Ways to Customize a Dutch Bros Kicker – Dutch Bros Kicker Variations

One way to customize it is to make it Vegan. Dutch Bros allows customers to choose the type of milk they want their kicker to be made of. Initially, it is non-vegan, but if you request a vegan kicker, it will be made with Oat milk.

Also, you can customize your kicker by reducing the number of Irish Cream Syrup pumps to reduce the sugar content in it.

How to make Dutch Bros Kicker at home – Dutch Bros Kicker Recipe

Informative Section

How to order a Dutch Bros Kicker

To order a Dutch Bros kicker, go to Dutch Bros Drive-thru and ask the barista for a Kicker Smoothie. Choose the size of the kicker you want, and choose the form in which you want it to be made. Customize your drink to your preference and give the barista some minutes to make it.

Is Dutch Bros Kicker good?

Yes, Dutch Bros is very good and deliciously sweet. It is the best drink to keep you alert throughout the day and at night.

How much is the Dutch Bros Kicker?

Dutch Bros Kicker varies according to the size of the drink. A small-size costs $3.00, a medium-sized costs $3.50, and a large-sized costs $4.50.

Is Dutch Bros Kicker healthy?

Whether Dutch Bros Kicker is healthy or not depends on the person consuming it. It is unhealthy for people on a diet who wants to lose weight and healthy for people who want to gain weight. However, it is best to consume it in moderation.

Is Dutch Bros Kicker gluten-free?

Yes, Dutch Bros Kicker is gluten-free.