New York Sour
- Medium
- sour
- balanced
- refreshing
- fruity
A sour, medium-strength cocktail, shaken over ice, served in a rocks glass.
Serve in: rocks glass
Ingredients
- 2 ozbourbon
- 1 ozlemon juice
- 0.5 ozsimple syrup
- 1 ozred wine
- 1 ozegg white
- iceoptional
- lemon twistoptional
How to Make a New York Sour
Instructions
- In a shaker, combine bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup and dry shake for 20 seconds.
- Add a few cubes of fresh ice and shake for 30 seconds until well chilled then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour red wine over the back of a spoon on top of the drink.
Garnish
Garnish with a cherry or lemon twist.
Tips & substitutions
- No bourbon? Try whisky or scotch.
- No lemon juice? Try lime juice.
- No lemons? Try limes.
The glass
Serve this one in a rocks glass. Basically an Old Fashioned glass, but stronger with thicker glass and rim, made from toughened glass to suit drinks that require muddling.
Did you know
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that originated in the late 19th century. It is believed to have been created by a bartender in New York City. The drink is a variation of the traditional Whiskey Sour, with the addition of a red wine float on top.
