New York Sour

• 1 3/4 ounces Rittenhouse 100-proof rye whiskey
• 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup (page 154)
• 3/4 ounce dry red wine (Malbec or Syrah)
• 1 orange half-wheel, for garnish
• 1 brandied cherry (see page 36), for garnish

1. Pour the whiskey, juice, and syrup into a mixing glass.
2. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously.
3. Strain over large cold new ice cubes into a rocks glass.
4. Carefully float the wine on top (see page 23).
5. Garnish with the orange and cherry.
6. Dominant Flavors: whiskey, citrus, and stone fruits
7. Body: crisp, medium
8. Dryness: medium to dry, with crisp acidity
9. Complexity: medium
10. Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: oak and wine tannins
11. Finish: short crisp citrus followed by red wine tannins
12. Glass: rocks

rye whiskey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine, orange halfwheel, brandied cherry

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/new-york-sour-390776 (may not work)