New York Sour

A whiskey sour with a red wine float that adds color, depth, and a little drama.

IBA ClassicClassicWhiskeySourCitrusShaken
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

  1. Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Slowly float red wine over the back of a spoon.

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