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New York Sour

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. But this drink also bears the distinction of…

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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.

New York Sour drink with lemon slicePin

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.

Overhead view of New York Sour drink with lemon slicePin
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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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November 13, 2024

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