New York Sour with Egg White
The New York Sour is a classic cocktail that's been around since the late 1800s. Essentially it's a Whiskey Sour with red wine. While the traditional recipe doesn't call for egg white, this ingredient creates a beautiful foam and a rich texture.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whiskey (I used corn whiskey due to dietary restrictions)
- 1 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ½ + oz red wine dry
- 1 egg white (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, & egg white into a cocktail shaker without ice (this is called a dry shake) and shake for 30 seconds.
- Carefully add in a handful of ice and shake again for 30+ seconds. The more vigorously you shake, the better your foam will be.
- Strain the cocktail shaker into a lowball glass filled with ice.
- Float the dry wine on top by slowly pouring it over the back of a bar spoon, keeping the spoon close to the surface without touching it. As the drink sits, the foam from the egg white will rise to the top.
Notes
If you need to know how to make simple syrup, you can check out the easy recipe here.