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New York Sour

Whiskey Sour with a twist of a red wine float
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: bourbon, cocktail, whiskey
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1 oz lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz fruity, dry red wine
  • 1 egg white optional

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker with ice, add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white (optional).
  • Shake until well combined and chilled.
  • Strain into an ice filled rocks glass.
  • Using a bar spoon places close to the edge of the glass, slowly pour red wine on the back of the spoon into the cocktail. The wine should float on top of bourbon mixture.

Notes

If you prefer the cocktail to be slightly sweeter than tart use 1 oz of simple syrup.