New York Sour Cocktail
A striking cocktail that builds on a whiskey sour with a float of red wine, delivering a rich and layered flavor experience in a visually elegant presentation.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
- Rocks glass
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white or 1 oz aquafaba
- 0.5 oz dry red wine such as Shiraz or Malbec
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters optional
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white (or aquafaba) to shaker.
- Dry shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Add ice and shake again until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Slowly pour red wine over the back of a bar spoon to float.
- Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters if desired.
Notes
Use bourbon for a rounder flavor or rye for spice. Aquafaba is a great vegan alternative to egg white. Always pour the red wine slowly to achieve the beautiful layered look.