New York Sour
A whiskey sour with a red wine float that adds color, depth, and a little drama.
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Rocks glass
Ice
Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools
Shaker, strainer, spoon
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey Bourbon or rye both work.
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon keeps it sharp.
- 3/4 oz Simple syrup Adjust if you like it more tart.
- 1/2 oz Red wine Float this gently on top.
How to make it
- Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
- Fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Slowly float red wine over the back of a spoon.
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