Bourbon and Diet Soda
A Bourbon and Diet Soda is a simple mixed drink combining bourbon whiskey with a calorie-free carbonated soft drink like diet cola or diet ginger ale. It's a popular low-calorie cocktail option, especially in the United States, where bourbon is a native spirit. The drink is typically served over ice in a highball glass.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very low in carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as the diet soda contributes zero sugar and calories. The primary source of calories and nutrients is the alcohol from the bourbon itself, providing roughly 100-150 calories per standard serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Alcohol | ~14 g (from 2 oz bourbon) |
| Water | ~240 ml (from diet soda) |
Per 1 serving (60 ml bourbon + 240 ml diet cola) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern, diet-conscious twist on classic bourbon highballs. Nutritionally, it's interesting because while it avoids the sugar of regular soda, the body still metabolizes the alcohol calories, which can provide quick energy but offer no essential vitamins or minerals.
