Egg-quisite New York Red Sour

The Egg-quisite New York Red Sour is a delightful twist on the classic New York Sour cocktail, which has been enjoyed since the late 1800s. This version features the addition of an egg white, creating a velvety foam and a luxurious texture. The combination of rye whiskey, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and a float of dry red wine makes this cocktail a sophisticated and visually stunning choice for any occasion.

Egg-quisite New York Red Sour

A classic New York Sour with a luscious egg white foam topping, creating a visually stunning and rich texture.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz rye whiskey
  • 1 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 + oz dry red wine
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker without ice, combine the rye whiskey, freshly-squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake for 30 seconds (this is called a dry shake).
  2. Carefully add a handful of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 30+ seconds to create a rich foam.
  3. Strain the mixture into a lowball glass filled with ice.
  4. Slowly pour the dry red wine over the back of a bar spoon to float it on top of the cocktail. Keep the spoon close to the surface without touching it to maintain the foam. As the drink settles, the foam from the egg white will rise to the top.