Nuanced New York Sour Recipe
Nuanced New York Sour
Advanced Mixology
1
5 minutes
The best way to enjoy a meat lover's pizza is with some light wines. For instance, try the New York sour cocktail! It features earthy and rich flavors that are perfect for complementing your meal!
The light-bodied red wine in this recipe goes really well too because its color matches perfectly against all those savory toppings on top of fresh bread dough or creamy cheese. This drink will surely impress your family and friends during your pizza night.
Ingredients
For the shrub syrup:
- 1 pt. Blackberries and more for garnish
- ½ qt. White sugar
- ½ qt. Red wine vinegar
- Grip of mint leaves
For the cocktail:
- 2 oz. Whiskey
- Âľ oz. Lemon juice
- Âľ oz. Blackberry shrub syrup
- 1 bottle of Light-bodied red wine
Directions
For the shrub syrup:
Stir the blackberries, sugar, and red wine vinegar in a small saucepan in medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat, add a grip of mint, and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain into a small bottle or jar and set aside.
For the cocktail:
Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and shrub syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Top with a float of red wine.
Garnish with more blackberries if you like. Serve.
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