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The New York Sour

By Mary Frances Heck

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The New York SourDan Monick

This wine-spiked whiskey sour is our pick for comeback cocktail of the year.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce fruity red wine (such as Shiraz or Malbec)

Preparation

  1. Combine 2 ounces rye or bourbon whiskey, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, and 1 ounce simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, cover, and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 30 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Gently pour 1/2 ounce fruity red wine (such as Shiraz or Malbec) over the back of a spoon held just above the drink's surface so wine floats on top.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesRed WineWineWhiskeyLemonCitrusFruitNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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