New York Sour Cocktail

Whisky
Author: The Bar Team
New York Sour

The New York sour, also known as the continental sour cocktail, gained popularity as a variation of a classic whisky sour. What sets the concoction apart is its striking two-tone appearance and layered flavour structure, achieved without increasing complexity in preparation. Its distinctive aesthetic and balanced profile make it an ideal choice for curated cocktail menus at events and gatherings. Additionally, the cocktail uses familiar components that make the drink flexible to replicate at home without much effort and professional prep or tools.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Whisky
    30ml
  • Fresh lemon juice
    20ml
  • Sugar syrup
    15ml
  • Red wine, to float
    10ml
  • Lemon slice, for garnish
    1

Equipment

  • Rocks glass
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger

Method

Step 1

Add whisky, fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Step 2

Shake the mixture well until it is properly chilled and combined before straining the liquid into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Step 3

Slowly pour red wine over the back of a spoon to float it gently on top.

Step 4

Garnish with a lemon slice placed on the edge of the glass.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Use a wine pipette or dropper to float the red wine since it offers greater control, precision and clean layering.

  • If the wine layer starts to mix into the base, let the drink sit undisturbed for a minute to allow separation to occur.

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