new york sour

Here's how to make the New York Sour: one of the best cocktails out there! Make a classic whiskey sour and float a layer of red wine on top.

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(4 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey

lemon juice

(1 tablespoon) maple syrup

(2 tablespoons) dry red wine

lemon twist

Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill it with a handful of ice. Shake until very cold.

Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball or Old Fashioned glass.

Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon just above the surface of the drink, creating a layer on top. Serve with a lemon twist if desired.

The New York Sour is a sophisticated variation of the classic Whiskey Sour, blending the rich, warming notes of bourbon with the bright acidity of fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sweetness from sugar syrup. It is distinguished by a float of red wine, which adds a complex, fruity layer that complements the whiskey base. Often enjoyed in a lowball glass, the New York Sour presents a harmonious balance of flavors, with the silky texture often enhanced by the optional addition of egg white. Visually striking, the cocktail&#039;s layered appearance and garnish of an orange peel and a cherry make it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.

New York Sour cocktail recipe

Lemon

Sugar Syrup

Red Wine

Bourbon

egg white Egg

Here's how to make the New York Sour: one of the best cocktails out there! Make a classic whiskey sour and float a layer of red wine on top. 

New York Sour

bourbon whiskey*

dry red wine

Clear ice,

Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball or Old Fashioned glass (use clear ice for the best presentation). 

Maple syrup makes all the difference!  It makes this recipe distinctive and absolutely delicious. I use egg white every time because I love the creamy texture it imparts.

Nice twist on the classic whisky sour. The maple syrup was a nice touch.

Learn how to make a New York sour cocktail. I sweeten mine with maple syrup instead of simple syrup, which tastes amazing! They're easy to make, too. Recipe as written below yields one cocktail. You can make two or three cocktails at once in your cocktail shaker; just pour them over ice and top each one with a wine float as explained below.

Maple New York Sour

(¼ cup) rye whiskey

(2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice

maple syrup,

(1 tablespoon) fruity red wine*

Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar about two-thirds full with ice. Pour in the whiskey, lemon juice and maple syrup. Securely fasten the lid and shake for about 30 seconds.

Pour fresh ice into your cocktail glass. Strain the cold whiskey sour mixture into the glass. Slowly pour the wine over the back of a spoon held just above the drink’s surface, so it has a nice layered effect. Sip up!

I love NY Sours!  One of my favorite bars in Boston, Marliave, makes a version that's Maker's Mark, Cotes du Rhone, lemon, and a bourbon soaked cherry. Am intrigued to try a maple version!

Made this for Valentine's and again when my adult kiddo and his significant other visited. Big hit both times. It's delicious but I think what puts it over the top is it's beauty with the wine float. Felt pretty fancy 

I'm a huge fan of bourbon cocktails. When I saw this post I had to try it. This is delicious!!  I love the maple syrup instead of simple syrup. It adds depth to the drink.  Three teaspoons is the perfect amount. The fruity float of red wine worked perfectly. I was so eager to try it I forgot to take a pic.  I now have a new favorite  cocktail and look forward to sharing it with friends. Thank you so much for sharing!

Your maple NY sour is my new holiday drink, made with Jack Daniels. Here in Switzerland cocktails aren't as popular so my friends are loving it!!! THANKS

Kate, this looks fantastic. You are right here in Kansas City. I found you thanks to UK-based Michael Luft's link via @LuftMichiko on Twitter. [I'm @BarbaraMcDWhitt.] My husband and I have a small glass of red wine with our at-home evening meal which, for us, is most of our evening meals. My new favorite wine is Menage a Trois Silk Soft Red Blend. Now if I only can convince my guy that a shot (or 2 ozs.) of Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon actually would be healthful as a bedtime cocktail.

These were the hit of our Christmas Eve and Day!  Thank you so much!

I made one for me on Christmas and passed it around for a taste. I ended up making these for the family. Very tasty sipper. I had a little problem with getting the wine to float on the top but even when it sank to the bottom of the glass it looked great

Hi.  I made this maple sour cocktail during our recent winter vacation and we really enjoyed it!  Thanks for a creative seasonal cocktail that is super easy and looks pretty in the glass.  We didn't have a fruity red wine so I just added a tad more syrup.

You SAVED me!  We hosted our dinner group a couple of weeks ago, and at the LAST MINUTE my hubs said, "hey, aren't we supposed to have a cocktail?" at which point I remembered this post.  We just so happened to have everything we needed, so I made them for our friends.  It was my first time ever making a cocktail, and it was a ENORMOUS hit!  It is super delicious.  And my bourbon-loving friend gave it high regards as well!  Thank you, thank you!!!  We will definitely be making this again!  Another hit from Cookie and Kate!

I have made these many, many times. A new favorite of ours because of the fresh ingredients and refreshing taste. It is a sipper though and a two drink limit as they are potent! The drink is beautiful in presentation as well. The brand of alcohol used makes a difference on the taste. I like Makers Mark.

This was so fun! I've become responsible for a Thanksgiving cocktail, and this is one of two winners this year. .....Also, since we're one week off of Beaujolais Nouveau release, it seems like the perfect tie-in for the holiday. My test run was fantastic!

Oh my god, this is DELICIOUS! Drinking this tonight with your sweet potato black bean burgers, and it’s perfect!

I have made these several times exactly as posted, using Bulliett Absolutely delicious.  Thank you for the recipe.  I bought mini bottles of wine so I don’t have to open a big one.  Tastes like a craft cocktail I would order at an upscale bar

These are SO delicious, everything I love in a glass. They look so sophisticated, yet so simple to make... Thank you!

Love the twist on this classic. A lovely Syrah blend from Spain was our topper— perfect

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8 yrs in norman myself, have since moved.
I come across a lot of your recipes and posts perusing for ideas, appreciate what you do!

I made a few of these gorgeous cocktails last night while the family made pierogi. So tasty and fast!

I made this cocktail yesterday and it was outstanding and went down so smoothly.  Loved it with the maple syrup.  I made some ice cubes using a small muffin pan and added pomegranate seeds and pieces of fresh rosemary which made this festive for the holidays.

I made these tonight with my son-in-law, celebrating Christmas Eve, and they were delicious! I've never been a bourbon drinker, so wasn't sure how I'd like these, but they were really tasty! Thanks for the recipe, and Merry Christmas!

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