Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe River Oyster BarNew York Sour Recipe

New York Sour Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

High West Double Rye, lemon, Ceci Otello Lambrusco

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Wine Layer

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix the Base Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of High West Double Rye and 3 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain the Cocktail

    Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Wine Layering

  1. 4

    Add the Lambrusco

    Carefully pour 1 oz of Ceci Otello Lambrusco over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect on top of the cocktail.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Garnish the Drink

    Garnish with a lemon wheel and a maraschino cherry on top.

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