
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
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




