The New York Sour builds on the traditional whiskey sour by adding a float of red wine. It dates back to the late nineteenth century and remains one of the more visually distinctive classics. The layered look is part of its appeal.
The whiskey and citrus provide structure, while the wine adds depth and contrast. It changes both the flavor and the texture of the drink. The result is more complex than a standard sour.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I like this when I want something that feels familiar but a bit more considered. The wine adds just enough to make you pay attention. It is a small upgrade that works.
Here is the recipe
New York Sour
An iconic classic cocktail which shouldn't work, but it does. Taking the Whiskey Sour one step further by adding a layer of red wine!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Bourbon
- 1 ounce Fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce Simple syrup
- 1 egg white optional
- 1/2 ounce red wine
Instructions
- Add the bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white (optional) into a shaker
- Shake as hard as you can
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon.
- You'll see the wine float on top of the cocktail in a layer at the top
- Garnish with a twist of lemon
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gSodium: 56mgSugar: 11g
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