New York Sour
The New York Sour is a citrusy sour made with Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White and Red Wine. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 14% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Old-fashioned glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 14% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 60mlBourbon
- 30mlLemon Juice
- 22.5mlSimple Syrup
- 15mlEgg White
- 15mlRed Wine
How to make it
- Shake bourbon, lemon, syrup, and egg white with ice.
- Strain into glass.
- Float red wine on top.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the New York Sour
Despite the name, it seems to have started in 1880s Chicago as the Continental Sour. The red wine float gives it its two-tone look.
Missing something?
- No Bourbon? Use Jim Beam Bourbon (Jim Beam is a bourbon)
- No Bourbon? Use Jack Daniels (Tennessee whiskey is made much like bourbon)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lemon (Squeeze fresh: 1 lemon gives about 30 ml)
- No Lemon Juice? Use Lime Juice (Sharper, different aroma)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Rich Simple Syrup (More concentrated, so use less)
- No Simple Syrup? Use Sugar (1 tsp sugar is about 7.5 ml syrup; stir until dissolved)
- No Egg White? Use Aquafaba (Chickpea Water) (Chickpea water: same foam and vegan. Use the same amount)
All swaps for Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Egg White
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