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New York Sour
5 from 3 votes

New York Sour

The New York Sour is a stunning variation on a classic whiskey sour. Made with bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup - plus a gorgeous floating layer of fruity red wine - it's a simple cocktail that's deliciously tart and sweet!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 312 kcal
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey I prefer bourbon, or bourbon whiskey, good quality
  • 1 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 ounce simple syrup
  • ½ ounce red wine see Notes below, fruity
  • cocktail cherry optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar about two-thirds full with ice. Pour in the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Cover the shaker tightly, and vigorously shake for 30 seconds to perfectly chill and dilute.
  2. Fill a 12-ounce cocktail glass two-thirds full with ice. Then strain the chilled cocktail into the glass.
  3. Slowly (as slowly as possible, barely a trickle) pour the wine over the back of a thin spoon held just above the drink’s surface, so the wine floats on top. This will give a beautiful layered effect.

Notes

  • For the wine: Look for a fruity red wine with notes of berry, cherry, plum, etc. Stay away from very dry or spicy red wine for this recipe. I like to use a bright, fruity pinot noir, malbec, merlot, or shiraz.
  • To make 2 drinks: Simply double the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup measurements - and shake together with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain over 2 ice-filled glasses. Add a ½-ounce red wine float to each cocktail.
  • To make 6 drinks: Add 12 ounces whiskey, 6 ounces lemon juice, and 6 ounces simple syrup to a small pitcher, and give it a good stir. Then pour 8 ounces from the pitcher into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, shake for 30 seconds, and strain into 2 ice-filled glasses. Repeat 2 more times, until all 6 glasses are poured. Then add the red wine float to each cocktail.
  • Adapted from my Whiskey Sour recipe and bon appetit.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 16g 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.