Celery Free New York Sour
Few cocktails look as dramatic as this one, with its deep crimson wine layer floating above a cloud of frothy, citrus-spiked whiskey. The technique is simpler than it looks — a slow pour over the back of a spoon is all it takes to achieve that stunning two-tone effect in the glass. Rye whiskey brings a spicy backbone, fresh lemon juice keeps things bright and tart, and the pasteurized egg white gets shaken into a silky foam that makes every sip feel luxurious. A float of bold dry red wine — think Malbec or Shiraz — adds a fruity, tannic finish that transforms the whole drink. Celery and celery seed show up in more cocktail mixers and bitters-adjacent products than you might expect, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's nothing to second-guess. Dress it up with a Luxardo cherry and a lemon twist and it's genuinely one of the most impressive drinks you can set in front of a guest.
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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)
Can be omittedmaraschino cherry
- 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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