AuthorThe Cocktails Must FlowCategoryAngostura Aromatic Bitters, Bourbon, Dry Red Wine, Lemon Juice, Lemon Twist, Maple SyrupDifficultyBeginnerA whiskey sour variant created in 1880s Chicago, USA, and popularised in New York City whereby it earned it's modern name. A dry red wine float adds a complexity and fruit acidity as well as a stunning visual appearance.
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 ml maple syrup
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
30 ml dry red wine
Lemon twist for garnish
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a tumbler over fresh ice.
4
Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon so the wine floats.
5
Garnish with a lemon twist.
[cocktail-ingredients]
Ingredients
30 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
15 ml maple syrup
1 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
30 ml dry red wine
Lemon twist for garnish
Directions
1
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2
Add all ingredients and shake until well-chilled.
3
Strain into a tumbler over fresh ice.
4
Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a bar spoon so the wine floats.
5
Garnish with a lemon twist.