This cocktail was originally created in Chicago in the 1880s. Most likely, the cocktail made its way to Manhattan, where the name was likely changed to the New York Sour, and history was made! This is one of the greats, and my wife's personal favorite!
New York Sour
2 oz. Bourbon (or Rye)
1 oz. Lemon juice
1/2 oz. Simple syrup
1 dash Angostura bitters
1 Egg white
3/4 oz. Red Wine floater*
New York Sour
Ingredients...
Method...
Mix all ingredients except for the wine. Dry shake, then wet shake, then fine strain into a chilled rocks glass. Ice is optional. Float red wine on top over the back of a barspoon. Garnish with an expressed orange twist.
A New York Sour Cocktail
* Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, or Merlot all work great! And feel free to add a brandied cherry or two!
Notes...
If you try this cocktail, please click the link and let me know if you enjoyed it, or if you would do anything differently.
Remember, there is no single right way to make a cocktail. Feel free to experiment and adjust my recipes to your own taste and liking. The key is to have fun while doing it. Cheers!
Feedback...
Hi, I'm Scott Gardner, your mindful mixologist. While I am not a professional bartender, I have made well over two hundred different and unique cocktails, and invented over fifteen original drinks, including my famous European Vacation, Muzetta's Waltz, and The Cherry Bella, all of which can be found in my book, Lock it, Flip it, Kick it & Shake!
Besides shaking, stirring, and sipping, I also enjoy golfing, reading, and writing. My wife and I both love animals and we have recently gotten into birding, which is a fun and rewarding hobby. And our favorite birds... The Philadelphia Eagles, of course! Go Birds!
