🍷 New York Sour

A whiskey sour with a stunning red wine float

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. If using egg white, add it to a shaker and dry shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Slowly pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon so it floats on top.
  6. Garnish with a lemon twist.

Pro Tips

🍷 Wine Float Technique

Hold a bar spoon just above the drink's surface, with the back of the spoon facing up. Pour the wine slowly over it to create a perfect float.

🍇 Wine Selection

Choose a dry, full-bodied red wine. Malbec, Shiraz, or Cabernet Sauvignon work beautifully. Avoid sweet wines.

📜 History

Despite its name, this cocktail likely originated in Chicago in the 1880s. It was called a "Southern Whiskey Sour" or "Claret Snap" before becoming the New York Sour.

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