New York Sour
A whiskey sour crowned with a float of dry red wine that drifts down in crimson ribbons. The wine adds tannin and drama to an already great drink.
Medium
Difficulty
5 min
Time
224 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Whiskey
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lemon Juice1 oz
- Rye Whiskey2 oz
- Cherry(optional)1
- Simple Syrup¾ oz
- Lemon Peel(optional)1
- Red Wine½ oz
- Egg Whitefew drops
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep New York Sour close to the original.
Instead of Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice— sharper, greener
Instead of Rye Whiskey
- Bourbon— sweeter, rounder
Instead of Simple Syrup
- Agave Syrup— cleaner sweetness
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into the shaker.
Shake vigorously with ice.
Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Float the wine on top.
Garnish with lemon or orange zest with cherry.
Pairs well with
The red-wine float adds tannic depth that loves steakhouse-style bites:
- Steak crostini with chimichurri
- Blue cheese-stuffed dates
- Rosemary almonds
- Salted dark chocolate
Similar taste
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