Vodka Sour (low-calorie)
A sour and citrus vodka cocktail ∙ Dry shake ∙ 5 min ∙ 12% ABV ∙
This low-calorie Vodka Sour shakes vodka with fresh lemon juice, a sugar-free sweetener syrup and egg white.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Vodka 45 mlLemon juice 30 mlSugar-free sweetener syrup 20 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashes (opt.)Egg white 15 ml
- Strain back into the shaker
- Dry shake (without ice)
- Fine strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a maraschino cherry on a skewer
Tips
- Use pasteurized egg white. The second shake, the one without ice, is where the foam forms, so shake it hard.
History
The Vodka Sour (low-calorie) belongs to a modern wave of "skinny" cocktail adaptations that swap sugar syrup for a sugar-free sweetener to cut calories. It keeps the sweet-sour-spirit structure of the Vodka Sour, the Whiskey Sour template with vodka standing in for whiskey, and changes only the sweetener.
FAQ
How many calories are in a Vodka Sour?
About 120 calories. This version uses a sugar-free sweetener syrup instead of regular sugar syrup, which makes it noticeably lighter than a classic sour.
Is a Vodka Sour a normal, classic drink?
Yes. It follows the classic sour formula of spirit, citrus and sweetener, shaken with egg white for texture. This version simply swaps in a sugar-free syrup to keep the calories down.
What is the best ratio for a Vodka Sour?
This recipe uses 45 ml vodka, 30 ml fresh lemon juice and 20 ml sugar-free sweetener syrup, roughly 9:6:4, plus 15 ml egg white. Vodka leads, the lemon comes close behind, and the smaller measure of syrup takes the edge off the tartness.
