New York Sour (low-calorie)
A sour and citrus whiskey cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.5% ABV ∙
The New York Sour (low-calorie) is bourbon shaken with lemon juice and a sugar-free sweetener syrup, finished with a red wine float.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Bourbon 45 mlLemon juice 25 mlSugar-free sweetener syrup 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 1 dash (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Drizzle Red wine around the surface of the drink
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
- Drizzle the red wine slowly around the surface of the drink so it settles as a separate layer instead of mixing in.
History
The New York Sour (low-calorie) is a modern adaptation of the classic New York Sour that swaps the traditional sugar syrup for a sugar-free sweetener to cut calories and carbohydrates, keeping the whiskey, lemon juice, and red wine float intact. No creator has been credited for this lightened version.
The New York Sour it adapts is generally traced to Chicago in the 1880s, where bartenders topped a whiskey sour with a float of red wine under names like Continental Sour, Southern Whiskey Sour, and Claret Snap. The "New York Sour" name took hold by the 1910s.
FAQ
How many calories are in a New York Sour?
This New York Sour has about 132 calories per serving. It uses a sugar-free sweetener syrup in place of regular simple syrup, which keeps the calorie count down while still balancing the lemon juice.
What's in a New York Sour cocktail?
45 ml bourbon, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml sugar-free sweetener syrup and an optional dash of Angostura bitters, with 25 ml of red wine drizzled over the top.
What's the difference between a Whiskey Sour and a New York Sour?
A New York Sour is a Whiskey Sour with a red wine float added on top. The base of bourbon, lemon juice, and sweetener is the same in both; the wine layer is what sets the New York Sour apart, adding a dry, tannic note to the finish.
