New York Sour
Whiskey sour finished with a red wine float.
Drink details
Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Ice
Cubed
Method
Shaken
Strength
Strong
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Bourbon
60 ml
Lemon Juice
Freshly squeezed
30 ml
Simple Syrup
22.5 ml
Egg White
1 few drops
Red Wine
Shiraz or Malbec; float over drink
15 ml
Garnish
Orange Peel
Zest
1 piece
Cherry
1 piece
Rating
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake vigorously and strain into an Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
- 3
Slowly float the red wine over the top of the drink.
- 4
Garnish with orange zest and a cherry.
About the New York Sour
The New York Sour builds on the classic Whiskey Sour by floating red wine over the finished drink. The wine adds fruit, tannin and a striking layered appearance.
What does a New York Sour taste like?
Tart and whiskey-forward with balanced sweetness and a fruity, lightly tannic red wine finish.
Tips for making a New York Sour
Pour the red wine slowly over the back of a spoon so it forms a distinct layer over the finished sour.
