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New York sour co*cktail recipe! This gorgeous whiskey co*cktail is a variation of the whiskey sour with a red wine float.
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Hello, Rhubarbarians! I'm excited to share one of the most beautiful whiskey co*cktail recipes with you: the New York sour!
This impressive and stunning co*cktail is a fun twist on a whiskey sour with an added red wine float. It's a classic co*cktail that any whiskey sour lover should absolutely try.
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- Why you'll love this
- What is a New York sour?
- Ingredients and equipment
- Step by step instructions
- Serving suggestions
- Recipe tips and variations
- FAQs
- Recipe
- Comments and reviews
Why you'll love this
The New York sour is amazingly balanced with sweetness from the simple syrup and tartness from the lemon juice. The whiskey adds warmth while the red wine adds a depth of flavor that elevates the co*cktail.
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What is a New York sour?
The New York sour, AKA the continental sour or the Southern whiskey sour, is a variation of the whiskey sour, with an added red wine float. The red wine floats atop the whiskey sour to create a gorgeous, two-toned co*cktail. It seems to have made it's first appearance in Chicago in the late 1800s, but became very popular in New York soon after. The name was then commonly known as the New York sour.
Ingredients and equipment
Here's everything you need to make the perfect New York sour co*cktail at home like a pro. Full ingredient amounts with instructions are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article
Ingredients:
- Whiskey, bourbon, or rye. I recommend using a whiskey that you love, as this is the main alcohol in the co*cktail. My favorite is Bulleit 95 Rye Frontier Whiskey.
- Fresh lemon juice
- Simple syrup. Here's how to make simple syrup at home.
- Dry red wine. Again, I recommend using a wine that you enjoy drinking. I like to use Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, or Tempranillo.
- Ice
Equipment:
- co*cktail shaker
- co*cktail jigger or liquid measuring spoons. Here's a decently priced co*cktail shaker set you can buy!
- Low ball co*cktail glass. These vintage style co*cktail glasses are fabulous!
- Small spoon
How do you make simple syrup? To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely.
Step by step instructions
Here's a visual guide for making a classic New York sour to impress. Full instructions with ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article
- First, make sure you have cooled simple syrup on hand. To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Grab a co*cktail shaker and a low ball co*cktail glass and let's get to it!
- Pour the whiskey into the co*cktail shaker.
- Then add the lemon juice.
- Then add the simple syrup.
- Fill your co*cktail shaker with ice.
- Shake until the co*cktail shaker is very cold.
- Fill a co*cktail glass with ice and pour the shaken co*cktail into your glass, leaving some room at the top for the wine.
- Drizzle the wine very slowly over the back of a spoon over your co*cktail glass. It should "float" close to the top of the co*cktail.
- Garnish with a lemon peel if desired.
- Cheers and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
I recommend serving a New York sour as an impressive, beautiful single co*cktail. Make one for yourself, two for you and your partner, or a few for a small gathering. Because this is a shaken co*cktail and it has a red wine float, this isn't great for large gatherings or big batches.
Serve your co*cktail cold and over ice without a straw. Sip it from the rim of the glass so that you get red wine in your sip.
Get fancy and garnish your New York sour with:
- A lemon peel garnish (as shown in the photos)
- Bourbon soaked cherries
- A lemon or lime wedge
Recipe tips and variations
- Have your simple syrup made and cooled before making your co*cktail.
- Some recipes include adding one egg white to the shaker to get more of a frothy texture.
- Swap the simple syrup for once ounce (one Tablespoon) of maple syrup.
- Rub a piece of lemon peel around the rim of the glass before serving.
- Try adding a dash of angostura bitters.
- When serving, don't serve with a straw. You want to sip from the rim of the glass.
FAQs
Why is it called a New York sour?
The answer isn't clear. The New York sour is thought to have originated in Chicago in the 1800s and then named the continental sour. It is assumed that a bartender in New York popularized the co*cktail, thus naming it the New York sour.
What does a New York sour taste like?
The New York sour co*cktail starts off tart and bold with red wine and lemon juice, ending oaky and sweet with whiskey and simple syrup.
Should I stir a New York sour?
No. Don't stir the red wine into the co*cktail.
Can you order a New York sour at a bar?
Of course you can! However, it is laborious to make for a busy bartender. Assess your surroundings and tip well if you do!
More whiskey co*cktails to try:
- Meyer lemon old fashioned
- Strawberry and orange bourbon co*cktail
- Apple cider hot toddy
- Vegan whiskey chai
- Blackberry old fashioned
You can find our favorite spring whiskey co*cktails here!
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Recipe
New York sour co*cktail recipe
Trish Bozeman
New York sour co*cktail recipe! This gorgeous whiskey co*cktail is a variation of the whiskey sour with a red wine float.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course co*cktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 co*cktail
Calories 236 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces good quality whiskey, bourbon, or rye
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- ice
- ½ ounce dry red wine
- lemon peel garnish (optional)
Instructions
Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a co*cktail shaker.
Fill both the co*cktail shaker and a low ball co*cktail glass with ice.
Shake your co*cktail shaker until very cold on the outside, about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture over the ice into your co*cktail glass, leaving a bit of room at the top for the wine.
Make a red wine float by slowly drizzling the red wine over the back of a small spoon over your co*cktail glass.
Serve with a lemon peel garnish (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
To make simple syrup, combine equal parts sugar and water and heat until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely.
- Have your simple syrup made and cooled before making your co*cktail.
- Some recipes include adding one egg white to the shaker to get more of a frothy texture.
- Swap the simple syrup for once ounce (one Tablespoon) of maple syrup.
- Rub a piece of lemon peel around the rim of the glass before serving.
- Try adding a dash of angostura bitters.
- When serving, don't serve with a straw. You want to sip from the rim of the glass.
Nutrition
Serving: 1co*cktailCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
Keyword red wine, whiskey
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