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Shaken · one serving

New York Sour

A carefully balanced shaken classic led by rye whiskey, with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.

Short answer

New York Sour is a shaken cocktail made with rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and red wine. A carefully balanced shaken classic led by rye whiskey, with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

New York Sour ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

New York Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Rye Whiskey60 ml6 cl2 oz4 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Simple Syrup22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz1.5 parts
Egg White15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Red Wine15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part

Garnish: Lemon twist

Method

How to make New York Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a chilled rocks glass and prepare lemon twist.

  2. 02

    Measure 60 ml rye whiskey, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 22.5 ml simple syrup, 15 ml egg white, 15 ml red wine into a clean shaker.

  3. 03

    Seal the shaker without ice and dry-shake hard for 10 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

  4. 04

    Add fresh ice and shake again for 12–15 seconds, until the tin is frosted.

  5. 05

    Double-strain into the chilled a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.

  6. 06

    Add lemon twist neatly and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does New York Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (3/5) and sourness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness3 / 5
Bitterness0 / 5
Strength3 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

New York Sour questions

What is in a New York Sour?

Kokto’s build uses rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and red wine.

How long does a New York Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a New York Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a New York Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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