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New York Sour (no added sugar & low-calorie)
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New York Sour (no added sugar & low-calorie)
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Bourbon whiskey |
| 5⁄6 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Sugar-free sweetener syrup |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters optional |
| 3⁄4 oz | Claret wine (Bordeaux red) |
Garnish: Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain ice-filled glass. DRIZZLE red wine around the surface of the drink.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Claret wine (Bordeaux red) - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
The splash of Claret wine makes this cocktail – both in terms of flavour and visually. Adding the aromatic bitters will help the flavour but also adds trace amounts of sugar.
History:
Adapted from the classic serve by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019.
Also see Sours - history, recipes and glassware.
Nutrition:
One serving of New York Sour (no added sugar & low-calorie) contains 132 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 15.75% alc./vol. (15.75° proof)
- 17 grams of pure alcohol
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