New York Sour

Name: New York Sour
Ingredients: 2 oz Rye whiskey or Bourbon; 1 oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.75 oz Simple syrup (1:1 ratio); 0.5 oz Red wine (Shiraz or Malbec for float); 1 Egg white (optional, for texture)

A visually striking twist on the classic Whiskey Sour, distinguished by a float of dry red wine. The wine adds a layer of fruity complexity and dryness that perfectly balances the sweet and tart whiskey base.

Base

whiskey

Difficulty

Medium

Glass

rocks

Strength

medium

Ingredients

2 ozRye whiskey or Bourbon
1 ozLemon juice(freshly squeezed)
0.75 ozSimple syrup(1:1 ratio)
0.5 ozRed wine(Shiraz or Malbec for float)
1Egg white(optional, for texture)

Garnish: Lemon wheel or cherry

Instructions

1Add the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and optional egg white into a shaker.
2Dry shake (without ice) vigorously if using egg white to emulsify.
3Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
4Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
5Gently pour the red wine over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the drink.