A New York Sour cocktail is a classic cocktail recipe that perfectly balances the caramel bourbon notes, citrus, and fruity red wine in one cocktail. This cocktail is gorgeous and it is always a crowd favorite!
Terms to know:
Dry shake: shake the cocktail without ice
Double strain: straining the cocktail through the cobbler shaker spout and a mesh strainer
Float: slowly pouring or “floating” a liquid onto a cocktail
You can watch me make this cocktail here!
How to Make a New York Sour
Add the lemon simple syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, and egg white to a shaker. Dry shake for 1 full minute then add in the ice and shake for 20 seconds. Double strain the cocktail into an old-fashioned or coupe class. Float in the red wine using the back of a spoon.
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New York Sour Cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
Description
A New York Cocktail is a wonderfully balanced cocktail made using bourbon, red wine, and creamy egg white.
Ingredients
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 2 ounce Bourbon
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- Red wine (Cabernet or any dry red wine)
Instructions
- Add the lemon simple syrup, lemon juice, bourbon, and egg white to a shaker. Dry shake for 1 full minute then add in the ice and shake for 20 seconds. Double strain the cocktail into an old-fashioned or coupe class.
- Float in the red wine using the back of a spoon.
Notes
Egg white substitution: aquafaba. You can always leave the egg white out if you don’t prefer it.
Keywords: New York Sour Cocktail