The Clarified New York Sour is a refined take on the traditional whiskey sour, featuring the smooth combination of rye, lemon, and syrup, meticulously clarified for a transparent appearance, and finished with a distinctive red wine float.

New York Sour (clarified)

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (60 ml) Rye
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) red wine
  • 1 oz (30 ml) whole milk

Steps

  1. Following the milk wash technique, clarify the cocktail using the above ratios of rye, lemon juice, simple syrup, and whole milk.
  2. Place a rocks glass in the freezer to chill.
  3. Stir the clarified mixture with ice briefly.
  4. Place a large ice cube in the chilled glass.
  5. Transfer the cocktail into the glass.
  6. Gently layer the red wine on top to create the float.

Notes

  • Pouring the wine over the back of a barspoon can aid in achieving the perfect float.
  • While I prefer Pinot Noir for the float, feel free to use any red wine you like.
  • Simple Syrup recipe - link.
  • Milk wash technique - link