New York Sour
CLASSIC · RYE WHISKEY

New York Sour

A whiskey sour elevated by a dramatic float of red wine, the New York Sour layers bold rye, bright citrus, and silky egg white beneath a rich, brooding crown of Shiraz or Malbec.

Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Juice22.5 ml
Simple Syrup22.5 ml
Lemon or Orange Zest Twist
Cocktail Cherry
Glassware
rocks glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Caramel · Cherry · Lemon

Estimated profile

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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