New York Sour Cocktail

Note:

The egg white is optional and can be substituted with 1 ounce of aquafaba for a vegan version.

Ingredients

2 ounces rye whiskey

1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 ounce simple syrup

1 egg white, optional

3/4 ounce red wine, such as Malbec, Merlot, or Cabernet Sauvignon

Method

Combine the ingredients:

In a cocktail shaker filled 2/3 with ice, pour in the rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, if using.

Shake:

Shake hard for 20 seconds, and then strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

Add the wine:

Position a spoon over the drink as close to the top as you can get without touching the liquid. Slowly pour the red wine over the back of the spoon to create a layer on top. Serve.

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