Whiskey / Shaken
New York Sour
Make New York Sour with Rye Whiskey or Bourbon, Simple syrup, Fresh lemon juice. Follow the measured ingredients below, then use Recipe Lab to record and compare your own version.
Ingredients
Metric measures · IBA reference
- 60 ml Rye Whiskey or Bourbon
- 22.5 ml Simple syrup
- 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Few Drops of Egg White
- 15 ml Red wine (Shiraz or Malbech)
Preparation
Shake all ingredients except the red wine over ice. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass. Carefully float the wine across the top.
Garnish
Finish with lemon or orange zest with cherry.
Before your next pour
IBA reference specification. Follow the listed measures; brands and ingredient batches can change the finished balance.
Measure accurately and compare trials at the same serving temperature. In Recipe Lab, record ingredient brands, syrup strength and the single adjustment you want to test.
IBA specification ↗ · Reviewed 4 October 2026