Timeless Classic

New York Sour

Golden whiskey sour crowned with a dramatic ruby float of dry red wine.

Whiskey Shaken Large ice cube or cubed ice 4 min · 19% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: 15 ml dry red wine floated cleanly on top

Bourbon or Rye Whiskey 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Syrup 22.5 ml
Dry Red Wine (floated) 15 ml

Preparation

Shake whiskey, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup vigorously with ice for 12 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Hold the back of a spoon just touching the surface and slowly trickle dry red wine over it to create a sharp crimson collar.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Every ingredient is already household-friendly—any opened bottle of dinner red wine makes the signature two-tone float.

Whiskey or Bourbon 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Sugar Syrup (equal parts sugar & hot water) 22.5 ml
Any Dry Red Wine 15 ml

At-Home Steps

Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice in a lidded jar and strain over ice.
Lower a teaspoon upside-down just above the drink and trickle 1 tablespoon of red wine gently onto the spoon.
Serve immediately so the ruby layer gleams above the gold.

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How do you make New York Sour at home with everyday ingredients?

Every ingredient is already household-friendly—any opened bottle of dinner red wine makes the signature two-tone float. Ingredients: 60 ml Whiskey or Bourbon, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml Sugar Syrup (equal parts sugar & hot water), 15 ml Any Dry Red Wine. Steps: Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar syrup with ice in a lidded jar and strain over ice. Lower a teaspoon upside-down just above the drink and trickle 1 tablespoon of red wine gently onto the spoon. Serve immediately so the ruby layer gleams above the gold.

What is the full craft bar specification for New York Sour?

New York Sour (Whiskey, 19% ABV) is prepared shaken with large ice cube or cubed ice and garnished with 15 ml dry red wine floated cleanly on top. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Simple Syrup, 15 ml (1/2 oz) Dry Red Wine (floated).