Thought to have been invented by a bartender in the 1880’s in Chicago, earning the name the Continental Sour. It was later picked up and made popular by a bartender in New York City, hence its modern name. With an impressive floating layer of red win this New York Sour is sure to impress.⁠

Ingredients⁠

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- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey⁠

- 1 ounce ( 2 tablespoons) lemon juice⁠

- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) maple syrup or [simple syrup](https://www.acouplecooks.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup/)⁠

- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) dry red wine⁠

- Optional garnish: [lemon twist](https://www.acouplecooks.com/how-to-make-a-lemon-twist/)⁠

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Instructions⁠

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1. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill it with a handful of ice. Shake until very cold.⁠

2. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball or Old Fashioned glass.⁠

3. Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon just above the surface of the drink, creating a layer on top. Serve with a lemon⁠