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New York Sour Cocktail | Learn Recipe 2023

With its striking two-toned appearance, the New York sour cocktail seems like it was made for the age of social media. In fact, it dates back to the 1880s. A boozy, wine-laced take on a whiskey sour, this cocktail is fall-ready with a floater of Malbec.

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Ingredients

2 ounces rye whiskey

1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1 egg white, optional

3/4 ounce red wine, such as Malbec, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon

Method

1.Combine the ingredients:
In a cocktail shaker filled 2/3 with ice, pour in the rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, if using.

2.Shake:
Shake hard for 20 seconds, and then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

3.Add the wine:
Position a spoon over the drink as close to the top as you can get without touching the liquid. Slowly pour the red wine over the back of the spoon to create a layer on top. Serve.