Sour

New York Sour (Classic)

Name: New York Sour (Classic)
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Rye whiskey; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup; 15 ml Red wine

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Rye whiskey
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
15 ml Red wine

Preparation

Shake whiskey, lemon and syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Carefully float red wine on top.

Garnish

Cherry, lemon wheel

Origin story

The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that dates back to the 19th century, evolving from the traditional sour family of drinks. It gained fame as a refreshing option in bars across New York, particularly during the cocktail renaissance of the late 1800s.