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New York Sour

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The New York Sour is an interesting looking cocktail because it supposedly floats a little red wine on top of a whiskey-colored base – only it must depend what exact wine and whiskey you’re using, because for me, the red wine makes a beeline for the bottom.

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But this drink also bears the distinction of being a good thing to do with cheap whiskey and cheap red wine. You can’t say that about many things in life.

The flavor is similar to that of a traditional whiskey sour, but with the grape from the wine putting a twist on both the tartness and the sweetness. It’s… hard to describe, so you just have to make one and try it.

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New York Sour

New York Sour drink with lemon slice

This drink also bears the distinction of being a good thing to do with cheap whiskey and cheap red wine. You can't say that about many things in life The flavor is similar to that of a traditional whiskey sour, but with the grape from the wine putting a twist on both the tartness and the sweetness.

Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces of blended whiskey
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Red wine

Instructions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker haflway with ice.
  2. Pour in the whiskey, lemon juice and powdered sugar.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a whiskey sour or highball glass.
  5. Top it the rest of the way with red wine.
  6. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a cherry, and serve.

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September 19, 2025

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