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Non-alcoholic mixed drink with a sour flavor profile
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sour mocktail (240 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 41 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.2 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 19.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
98
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
24.2g
· 9% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 1% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.2 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 15 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 ounce (extra small) | 30 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 30 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 300 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 144 kcal |
Calculated from 41 calories per 100 g.
Shake citrus juice, a little sweetener and ice, then strain into a glass. Add soda water if you want a lighter, fizzy drink. Taste before serving and adjust the sweetness to balance the citrus.
A sour mocktail usually combines lemon or lime juice with a sweetener and ice. Some versions add soda water, fruit juice, herbs or a foaming ingredient; there is no single standard recipe.
No, a sour mocktail is made without alcohol. It borrows the tart-and-sweet style of a sour cocktail, but if you are buying a ready-made drink, check its ingredient information rather than relying on the name alone.
A sour mocktail has the tart citrus-and-sweetener profile of a sour cocktail but leaves out the alcoholic spirit. It may use soda or another alcohol-free ingredient for extra flavor or body.
Lemon and lime both work well in a sour mocktail. Lemon gives a familiar, sharp taste, while lime brings a distinct aromatic note; adjust the sweetener after tasting the juice you use.
Shake the sour mocktail vigorously with ice for a light foam. For a thicker, egg-free foam, add a small amount of aquafaba or a beverage-safe foaming product, then strain carefully into the glass.
Yes, mix the citrus juice and sweetener ahead and keep the mixture covered in the refrigerator. Add soda water and ice just before serving so the drink stays fizzy and does not become diluted.
A sour mocktail can be a refreshing alcohol-free choice, but its ingredients matter. A version with lots of syrup or juice can be quite sweet, while using less sweetener and more soda keeps the taste lighter.
Yes, leave out the sugar syrup for a sharper-tasting sour mocktail, or use a non-sugar sweetener if you prefer a sweeter drink. Fruit juice can still contribute natural sugars, so consider the full recipe.
Yes, bottled lemon juice can be used in a sour mocktail, though freshly squeezed juice usually tastes brighter. Start with a little less sweetener than the recipe suggests, then adjust after tasting.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
19.2mg · 21% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Sodium
12mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Sour mocktail is a non-alcoholic mixed drink built around a tart flavour, rather than one fixed recipe or place of origin. It is commonly made with citrus juice, something to balance its sharpness, and water or sparkling water; the exact mix varies. Served well chilled, often over ice, it makes a refreshing option at a meal, a gathering, or a bar when you want a drink without alcohol. The taste can range from sharply sour to gently sweet. Its energy mostly comes from the sweetening ingredient, while it offers very little protein or fat. For a lighter version, use less syrup or sugar and add more sparkling water.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.