Low-Sugar, Low-Calorie Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe

(140 ratings)

Total Time: 5 min

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 0 min

Servings: 1

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

112 calories

0g fat

2g carbs

0g protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 2mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 32mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Whiskey sours date back to the 1860s and were a common drink among sailors who drank spirits when water was in short supply. Lemons or limes were added to the drink to prevent scurvy, which was common among sailors, and water and sugar were added for taste.

Today, you can buy a premade whiskey sour mix. The only problem with these powdered or bottled sour mixes is that they come with a whole lot of sugar. Fortunately, you can swap out the premade drinks and replace them with a simple, delicious low-sugar and low-carb whiskey sour made all on your own.

Ingredients

1.5 ounces whiskey
1.5 ounces lemon juice
1.5 ounces water
1 packet stevia
1 slice lemon, for garnish

Preparation

Put the ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-full of ice. Shake well.
Strain into a glass (rocks glass, sour glass, martini glass, or whichever glass you prefer).
Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Variations and Substitutions

Whiskey sours are traditionally made with bourbon, but any kind of blended whiskey will work. If you love the taste of this cocktail but prefer not to consume alcohol, consider using a zero-proof whisky alternative.

Cooking and Serving Tips

If you don't have a lemon on hand, use a lime wedge, an orange slice, or a decorative spiral orange peel.
Many people who enjoy this cocktail also add a pop of color by topping the drink with a maraschino cherry. But keep in mind that a maraschino cherry adds 1.9 grams of sugar to the drink and about 8 calories.

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