The New York Sour is a classic whiskey sour variation featuring a distinct, layered float of dry red wine on top
Ingredients
- 2 ounces rye whiskey (or bourbon)
- 1 ounce lemon juice
- 3⁄4 ounce simple syrup
- 1⁄2 ounce egg white
- 1⁄2 ounce dry red wine
- lemon twist (garnish)
Instructions
- Shake: Combine the whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using) in a cocktail shaker. Dry shake (without ice) first to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake vigorously until chilled. [1, 2, 3]
- Strain: Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned rocks glass over a large ice cube. [1]
- Float the Wine: Gently pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon resting near the surface of the drink so it floats nicely as a separate layer on top. [1]
- Garnish: Finish with a lemon or orange zest and a cocktail cherry.