New York Sour
Here’s how to make the New York Sour: one of the best cocktails out there! Make a classic whiskey sour and float a layer of red wine on top.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1

Ingredients 6
- 2 ounces bourbon whiskey*
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 to 1 ounce simple syrup (or pure maple syrup)
- 1 ounce dry red wine
- Clear ice , for serving
- Optional garnish: lemon twist
Method 3
- 01
Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill it with a handful of ice. Shake until very cold.
- 02
Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball or Old Fashioned glass (use clear ice for the best presentation).
- 03
Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon just above the surface of the drink, creating a layer on top. Serve with a lemon twist if desired.
Provenance
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