Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, bottled
FDC 174811fl oz (32 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 4 · -25 vs Beverages medianBottled whiskey sour mix comes in at 4 of 100 on the Nutrient Density Score, placing it in the Low band and 51st of 60 within Beverages, a mixer built for tartness and sweetness rather than nutrition, with no vitamins or minerals prominent enough to register.
It's the lemon-and-sugar cocktail mix poured over ice with whiskey (or on its own as a virgin sour), with a fluid ounce (32 g) doing the sweetening and souring work. That fluid ounce comes from a base that runs high in sugars at 21.4 g per 100 g, so it's worth measuring rather than free-pouring; on the plus side it stays naturally low in sodium.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 28 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | |
| Protein | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.64 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.04 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.32 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.86 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174811Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the beverages median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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In the kitchen and how to use it
Bottled whiskey sour mix is a pre-made blend of lemon or lime juice, or juice flavoring, sugar and sometimes egg white substitute, designed to be shaken or stirred with whiskey to make a whiskey sour without measuring individual ingredients. It's a bartender's shortcut, poured over ice with whiskey and shaken or built directly in a glass, and the same mix doubles as a base for other sour-style cocktails, such as a margarita or amaretto sour, when swapped with a different spirit. A splash of it can also brighten a marinade for chicken or fish thanks to its citrus and sugar balance, standing in for fresh-squeezed juice when none is on hand.
A fluid ounce of the mix weighs about 32 grams, and per 100 grams it has 87 calories, 21.4 grams of sugar and 21.4 grams of carbohydrate, essentially matching since the sweetness comes almost entirely from sugar. Sodium is moderate at 102 mg per 100 grams. Once opened, keep the bottle refrigerated and use within the timeframe on the label, since the citrus component can lose brightness over time; it's used in small measured pours mixed with spirits rather than drunk on its own, typically alongside two to three parts whiskey shaken well with ice.
Frequently asked questions about beverages
How many calories are in bottled whiskey sour mix?
It has 87 calories per 100 grams, or roughly 87 calories per fluid ounce serving.
What is whiskey sour mix made of?
It's a bottled blend of citrus juice or flavoring and sugar, meant to be shaken or stirred with whiskey to make a whiskey sour.
Should bottled whiskey sour mix be refrigerated?
Yes, once opened it should be kept refrigerated and used within the timeframe on the label.