New York Sour Shot

By Rebekah Peppler

Published Dec. 30, 2020

New York Sour Shot
Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist; Simon Andrews.
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A wine-spiked whiskey sour, the New York Sour is a potent combination of bourbon, lemon, sugar and sometimes egg whites. Top each of these shots with dry red wine for a more classic experience — both in looks and in taste — or swap out the wine entirely for sweet red vermouth. The slightly more herbal flavor makes up for what it lacks in striking visuals. This alternative float is especially ideal if you don’t have or don’t want to open a full 750-milliliter bottle of red only to put a few ounces to use. (That’s less of an issue if you plan on drinking wine later in the night, but you do you.)

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Ingredients

Yield:8 shots
  • Ice
  • 4ounces bourbon or rye
  • 2ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1ounce simple syrup
  • 2dashes Angostura bitters
  • 2ounces dry, fruity red wine or sweet red vermouth
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

53 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 2 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the bourbon or rye with lemon juice, simple syrup and bitters. Cover and shake until very cold, then strain into 8 small glasses.

  2. Step 2

    Working shot by shot, gently pour ¼ ounce wine (1½ teaspoons) over the back of a small spoon held just above each drink’s surface so the wine floats on top.

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Erin

Instead of making shots, use this recipe to make 2 full cocktails. Pour over fresh ice. Top with malbec. So good!

Erika

Delicious. Reminds me of Manhattans, but better. Used this recipe to make two full cocktails, but cut the bourbon to 3oz total, keeping all else the same as we like a zesty drink. In the rotation.

Ralph

To make the suspension easier, use a glass that creates a smaller surface area at the top of the drink.

Erika

Delicious. Reminds me of Manhattans, but better. Used this recipe to make two full cocktails, but cut the bourbon to 3oz total, keeping all else the same as we like a zesty drink. In the rotation.

Erin

Instead of making shots, use this recipe to make 2 full cocktails. Pour over fresh ice. Top with malbec. So good!

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