Carrageenan Free New York Sour
This classic cocktail is a showstopper in a glass — bold rye whiskey and bright lemon juice balanced by simple syrup, all crowned with a deep, jewel-toned float of dry red wine. The two-tone effect alone is enough to make anyone at the table ask what you're drinking. Carrageenan, a common additive used as a thickener or stabilizer, can sneak into unexpected places, but every ingredient here is straightforward and clean — fresh citrus, whiskey, wine, and a pasteurized egg white that whips up into a gorgeous, silky foam. That dry shake technique is the secret weapon: shaking without ice first builds the froth, and the second shake over ice chills everything down to perfection. Slowly floating the red wine over the back of a spoon creates that dramatic layered look without any special equipment. Garnish with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon twist if you want to go full cocktail-bar presentation. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy but comes together in just a few minutes at home.
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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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