That Red Wine Float? It Makes the New York Sour Perfect

Tonight we’re making the New York Sour, one of the coolest-looking twists on the classic Whiskey Sour. Smooth rye or bourbon, bright lemon, balanced simple syrup — and that iconic red wine float that makes the drink pop on camera and in the glass. 👉 Boston Sour → https://youtu.be/tXwxyBnWNH0 👉 Devil's Margarita → https://youtu.be/F49JM5gqVqc 👉 Negroni Sbagliato → https://youtu.be/8xyp2ogXRLw 📦 Home Bartender Starter Kit → https://shop.awesomedrinks.com/products/home-bartender-starter-kit/ Originally created in 1880s Chicago (not New York!), bartenders called it everything from the “Claret Snap” to the “Continental Sour” before the modern name took hold. By Prohibition, it was huge in NYC, and the name stuck. ⭐ Recipe — New York Sour - 2 oz Rye or Bourbon - 3/4 oz Lemon Juice - 3/4 oz Simple Syrup - 1/2 oz Dry Red Wine (Malbec, Shiraz, Garnacha — floated) ⭐ Instructions Add whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker. Add ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Gently float 0.5 oz (15 ml) red wine over the top using the back of a spoon. Garnish with a lemon wheel (optional). A dramatic-looking classic that’s easy to make, fun to show off, and legitimately delicious. Give it a try! 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Recipe Breakdown 4:40 The Pour & The Float? 5:20 The Money Shot 5:40 More Pour! 6:02 The Recovery? #cocktails #newyorksour #bourbon ------ Become a Youtube CMC Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm4_NTvhixXU3YFetu8z-aA/join Subscribe to CMC Now: http://bit.ly/NKFUkE Drink Responsibly.