New York Sour
A whiskey sour with a red wine float on top.
LevelMedium
MethodShake
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 60 mlWhisky
- 30 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 20 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 20 mlRed wine
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a New York Sour
- Shake the whisky, lemon juice and syrup with ice for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Pour the red wine slowly over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.