These low carb whiskey sours have just 4g net carbs per glass. 1. Mix the drink in a 1:1:1 ratio of whiskey, lemon juice and water. So it's 3 tablespoons whiskey, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and 3 tablespoons water. Add 1 tablespoon sweetener and mix to dissolve. 2. Serve on the rocks.
In fact, the making of whiskey from barley malt is a modern twist on the centuries-old art of brewing and an equally inseparable element of civilization. The enjoyment of distilled spirits, long celebrated romantically in verse and song, is an important human tradition.
Put 2-1/2 gallons of the water in an 8- or 10-gallon stockpot and heat to 71°C/160°F. Stir in the malted barley and peated malt. Hold the temperature between 67°C/152°-155°F for 90 minutes. Use the iodine test to check for starch conversion. Strain the grains from the wort into an 8-gallon fermenting bucket, using a large straining bag.
Whiskey, vodka, brandy, gin, tequila and other pure alcohols have zero carbs and so are fine on a low-carb diet. A standard 1.5 oz jigger of these spirits, without any mixer, contains on average about 100 calories. Don’t add juice, soft drinks, or other sweeteners like sweet cream.