Need a Cocktail Recipe for a Sparkling Summer? Try this Sparkling Sour!

by Cascade Ice on July 25, 2022

It’s a hot one out there! Looking for a new cocktail idea that won’t sabotage your health goals with added sugar and calories? Here at Cascade Ice Water, we love to put a new spin on classic cocktails so that you can enjoy Happy Hour without all the extras. 

An old favorite is the Whiskey Sour – it’s a tasty drink that is notoriously tart and sweet. Our version has only 4 simple ingredients, which makes for the ultimate summer refreshment! Plus, as always, you can omit the alcohol to make a low-sugar mocktail. 

If you can believe it, the Whiskey Sour has been consumed for centuries! It was a drink beloved by sailors, because of the risk for scurvy, which is caused in part by vitamin C deficiency. Because of this, citrus fruits were something used daily by sailors to keep them in good health. Also, whiskey can be kept at room temperature, so it was a favorite to have on board. However, it wasn’t until 1862 that the Whiskey Sour recipe was first officially recorded in “The Bartender’s Guide.” To make our lower-calorie and lower-sugar Cascade Ice version, simply gather our list of ingredients below and you’ll be sipping this refreshing concoction in no time! 

Cascade Ice Sparkling Sour

INGREDIENTS

Ice

1.5 oz. whiskey or bourbon 

½ oz. lemon juice 

1 oz. Honey 

4 oz. Cascade Ice USDA Organic Sparkling Water in Citrus Twist

 

DIRECTIONS

Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and honey to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a glass of your choice over ice. Top with Cascade Ice. Add a cherry if you’d like! Enjoy!

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