New York Sour Cocktail Recipe

New York Sour is a classic cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and red wine. It was invented in New York City in the 1870s by Jerry Thomas—a bartender known for developing scores of popular drinks. Thomas’s recipe was later adapted by many other bartenders around the country and even internationally. In this blog, I have written my version of the New York Sour Cocktail Recipe.

It’s no wonder this drink has become so popular: it’s easy to make and refreshingly tart. Plus, it’s packed with deep-red fruit flavors like cherry and raspberry that complement the sweetness of the simple syrup—and let’s not forget about all the citrusy punch from those limes!

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The key components to making this cocktail are rye whiskey and simple syrup (also known as demerara sugar). You can use either bourbon or rye whiskey here—or a mix of both! Just keep in mind that some rye whiskeys are more flavorful than others.

New York Sour Cocktail Recipe

How To Make New York Sour Cocktail?

Cuisine: CocktailDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

3

minutes

Calories

148

kcal

The key components to making this cocktail are rye whiskey and simple syrup (also known as demerara sugar). You can use either bourbon or rye whiskey here—or a mix of both! Just keep in mind that some rye whiskeys are more flavorful than others.

Ingredients

• 1 part ounce rye whisky

• 1 part Simple syrup

• 2 part lemon juice

• 3 part red wine

Directions

• Mix whisky, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and give it a good mix.
• Pour it over an old fashion glass and add generous ice cubes.
• Float red wine on the top using the back of a long bar spoon.
• Serve and enjoy the cocktail
  

Notes

• Instead of rye whisky, you can try bourbon as well. if you have been attempting this cocktail tag me on my Instagram page.

Conclusion

There are several different variations of this cocktail. The ingredients used (such as types of whiskey, bitters, and sweeteners) affect the taste of the drink. As such, I encourage you to try out different versions and figure out what tastes best for you.