New York Sour

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.

16.5% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

224 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Whiskey

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

  • Rye Whiskey· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Bourbon — sweeter, rounder

  • Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Simple Syrup· not in your bar¾ oz

    Or swap: Agave Syrup — cleaner sweetness, Honey Syrup — floral sweetness

  • Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Red Wine· not in your bar½ oz
  • Egg White· not in your barfew drops

Instructions

  1. Pour all ingredients into the shaker.

  2. Shake vigorously with ice.

  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.

  4. Float the wine on top.

  5. 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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