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    $2.48

    cost

    196

    cal

    20.3%

    ABV

    4/5

    NA score

    1.44

    std drinks

    13.5g

    sugar

    New York Sour

    An easy whiskey cocktail built on bourbon.

    The Recipe

    • bourbon2 oz
    • lemon juice1 oz
    • simple syrup0.75 oz
    • red wine0.5 oz

    Flavor Profile

    Cost

    Cost Breakdown

    Pour cost

    $2.48

    Bar price

    $13–$16

    You save

    $10.52

    IngredientAmountCost
    bourbon2 oz$2.05
    lemon juice1 oz$0.19
    simple syrup0.75 oz$0.05
    red wine0.5 oz$0.20
    Total pour cost$2.48

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories

    196

    Sugar

    13.5g

    ABV

    20.3%

    Std drinks

    1.44

    IngredientCalories% Total
    bourbon12865.5%
    simple syrup4824.6%
    red wine12.56.4%
    lemon juice73.6%

    Carbs: 13.7g

    Alcohol: 20.1g

    Volume: 4.3 oz

    Zero-Proof

    Non-Alcoholic Version

    4/5Convertibility

    Original cost

    $2.48

    Zero-proof cost

    $3.11

    OriginalReplacementCost
    bourbonRitual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative(Ritual)$2.52
    lemon juiceKept$0.19
    simple syrupKept$0.05
    red wineLyre's Amalfi Rosso(Lyre's)$0.35

    Flavor notes

    This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.

    Pairs Well With

    whiskeysalted nutscitrus olivesribeyeburgershort ribssteak fritesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuteriehot wingsgreen curryjerk chickenspicy tuna rolls

    Common Questions

    What ingredients do I need for a New York Sour?
    2 oz bourbon, 1 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz red wine.
    How much does a New York Sour cost to make at home?
    The estimated pour cost for a New York Sour is $2.48 using standard US retail bottle prices.
    How many calories are in a New York Sour?
    A New York Sour has approximately 196 calories, with 20.3% ABV and 13.5g of sugar.
    Can I make a non-alcoholic New York Sour?
    Yes — the New York Sour has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.11.

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