New York Sour
CLASSIC · RYE WHISKEY

New York Sour

The wine float is the defining technique - pour it slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the foam so it rests as a distinct layer.

Ingredients
Rye Whiskey60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice22.5 ml
Simple Syrup22.5 ml
Egg White30 ml
Red Wine (Shiraz or Malbec)22.5 ml
Lemon or Orange Zest Twist
Cocktail Cherry
Glassware
rocks glass
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Add rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice.

  2. 2

    Dry shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

  3. 3

    Add ice and shake again vigorously for another 10–15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  5. 5

    Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon to float it on top - do not stir.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a lemon or orange zest twist and a cocktail cherry.

From the Bartender

The wine float is the defining technique - pour it slowly over the back of a bar spoon held just above the foam so it rests as a distinct layer. A full dry shake before the ice shake is essential to build proper emulsification and volume from the egg white.

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