Cocktail· Bourbon
New York Sour
The New York Sour is a shaken whiskey sour of rye or bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, served over a large ice cube with a float of dry red wine layered on top. It dates to the 1880s and was originally called the Continental Sour. The wine float is more than decorative; the tannin and dry edge cut the sweet sour beneath, making the drink layered on the palate as well as the eye.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz dry red wine, to float (Malbec or Shiraz)
Built for shaken drinks
The Shaken Set
Boston Shaker · Hawthorne Strainer · Jigger
$50.00
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Method
- Combine whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over one large clear ice cube.
- Float the red wine slowly over the back of a bar spoon so it layers on top.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.
Garnish
Red wine float and lemon peel
Pro tip
Float the wine slowly over the back of a bar spoon; rush it and the layers blend, giving you a muddy purple drink instead of a distinct two-tone.
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