- 60 ml2 ozrye whiskey
- 25 ml0.75 ozlemon juice
- 15 ml0.5 ozsugar syrup
- 15 ml0.5 ozdry red wine
Garnish: none
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~20% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Shake the rye, lemon juice and syrup hard with ice.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Float the red wine gently over the top so it layers.
- No further garnish needed.
The story
Midwest bartenders in the late 1800s added the red wine float to a whiskey sour mostly for the dramatic look of a dark layer sitting on top of a pale drink. It's one of the oldest tricks in the book for making a simple cocktail feel like a bigger event.
Flavour
Quick answers
New York Sour questions
How do you make a New York Sour?
Shake the rye, lemon juice and syrup hard with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Float the red wine gently over the top so it layers. No further garnish needed. You need 60 ml (2 oz) rye whiskey, 25 ml (0.75 oz) lemon juice, 15 ml (0.5 oz) sugar syrup and 15 ml (0.5 oz) dry red wine.
What's in a New York Sour?
Rye whiskey, lemon juice, sugar syrup and dry red wine, garnished with none.
Is a New York Sour shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a New York Sour served in?
A rocks, over ice cubes.
How strong is a New York Sour?
About 20% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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