Almond Free New York Sour

Total time5 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time0 min

4.5

(30)

Few cocktails look as stunning as this one before you've even taken a sip. The deep ruby float of dry red wine — a Malbec or Shiraz works beautifully — drifts over a frothy, citrus-bright base in a way that genuinely stops people mid-conversation. Rye whiskey brings a spicy backbone, fresh lemon juice cuts through with brightness, and a pasteurized egg white gets shaken into a silky, cloud-like foam that makes the whole thing feel luxurious. The double-shake technique — first dry, then with ice — is the key to getting that gorgeous froth without any fancy equipment. Pouring the wine slowly over the back of a spoon is a small, satisfying trick that creates the signature two-tone effect every single time. There are no nut-based liqueurs, almond syrups, or orgeat anywhere near this recipe, so it's a genuinely safe and elegant choice for anyone navigating tree nut concerns at the bar. Dress it up with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon twist, and you've got a cocktail that looks like it came from a serious craft bar — made entirely in your own kitchen.

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Ingredients

1 serving

2 oz rye whiskey
¾ oz fresh lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup
1 pasteurized egg white
1 oz dry red wine (such as malbec or shiraz)

For serving

1 luxardo maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional)
1 lemon half-wheel or twist, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and pasteurized egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds, until the mixture is frothy and slightly opaque.
2
Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Seal and shake again for 10–12 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold to the touch.

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