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New York Sour
A classic bourbon-based Whiskey Sour made more interesting – both visually and in flavour by the addition of a float of red wine. Egg white is not...
Clarence Castillo
2nd February 2024 at 02:17
Well now we are getting somewhere! It tastes great and the layering effect in the glass is gorgeous. It's not really a "sour" cocktail though, and perhaps that's the key? Compared to a daiquiri or old-school whiskey sour, the tartness is barely noticeable, more akin to what you might encounter in a Witbeir or Saison.
18th April 2024 at 04:00
Awesome! Glad it shook out well for you! And yes, I definitely don't view this drink as your typical Sour, as it is kind of an entirely different beast with the wine of your choice in the mix.
In fact, when I serve this to guests, I almost treat it as a dessert on its own - might also have something to do with the fact that I like to serve this drink in a red wine balloon glasses that hold a lot more volume than a rocks glass, and using upwards of 1 oz (or more) of red wine - but hey, to each our own. :)
In fact, when I serve this to guests, I almost treat it as a dessert on its own - might also have something to do with the fact that I like to serve this drink in a red wine balloon glasses that hold a lot more volume than a rocks glass, and using upwards of 1 oz (or more) of red wine - but hey, to each our own. :)