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New York Sour
A whiskey sour crowned with a float of red wine. Two colours, two flavours.
- Strength
- 16% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.6
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- In the glass
- 6¼ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- Rye Whiskey
- Lemon Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Red Wine
How to Make a New York Sour
- Add the rye whiskey, lemon juice and simple syrup to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice cubes.
- Float the red wine on top over the back of a bar spoon.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your boston shaker glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the New York Sour
Chicago bartenders first floated claret on whiskey sours in the 1880s. The name New York Sour stuck later.
Bartender's tip: Pour the wine very slowly over a spoon held just above the drink.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a New York Sour served in?
- A rocks glass. The wide mouth puts the aroma of a citrus twist right under your nose, and the heavy base survives muddling and stirring in the glass.
- Is a New York Sour shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a New York Sour?
- About 16% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.6 US standard drinks (23 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a New York Sour?
- Roughly 220 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol and sugar.
- Can I make a New York Sour without rye whiskey?
- Yes. Bourbon is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.