Its a fun twist on the traditional whiskey sour.
In fact, it dates back to the 1880s.
A boozy, wine-laced take on a whiskey sour, this cocktail is fall-ready with a floater of Malbec.
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Like many oddly named cocktails, the New York sour is a misnomer.
The drink originated almost 800 miles away in Chicago.
So how did it get this mismatched name?
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But those stories are unconfirmed, so lets file this cocktails name origin story into the unknown folder.
What Makes It Special?
I use a Malbec, though a clareta British term for Bordeaux red winesis traditional.
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Other options include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The spicy nature complements the rich wine.
It also doesnt get lost among the other ingredients as some softer whiskies could.
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you’re free to forgo it altogether, too.
Even if your float goes a little wonky, its not going to change the way the drink tastes.
Shake hard for 20 seconds, and then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
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Slowly pour the red wine over the back of the spoon to create a layer on top.
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