Vodka Sour
This refreshing sweet and tart vodka sour is the perfect cocktail on a summer day! The vodka sour recipe requires only a few ingredients and will quickly become your favorite easy cocktail recipe.
Servings 1 person
Calories 181kcal
Cost $3
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice (fresh recommended)
- ¾ oz lime juice (fresh recommended)
- ½ oz simple syrup alternatives: brown sugar syrup, demerara syrup, honey, maple syrup or agave syrup.
- 3 dashes Angostura or aromatic bitters
- 1 sprinkle nutmeg optional
- 1 Garnish: Orange or lemon slice and cherry (maraschino, Luxardo or amarena)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice. Pour in vodka, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup (maple syrup or honey), bitters and nutmeg (optional). Close lid and shake well.
- Fill rocks glass or glass of choice with fresh ice. Strain vodka sour into the glass.
- Garnish with orange slice or lemon slice and cherry.
Notes
(1) Simple Syrup: You can make your own simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water. You can also make brown sugar syrup or demerara syrup. Honey, maple syrup or agave syrup also work well.
(2) Substitutions: Store bought sour mix can be used. Omit simple syrup, lemon and lime juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg