Rico Makes the Perfect New York Sour and a Vodka Variation

In the latest episode of ‘Absolut Drinks with Rico’, Rico shows you how to make the perfect New York Sour.

In the words of Rico himself, “It’s possibly one of the best cocktails ever invented.”

The New York Sour is a classic cocktail and very similar to the mid-19th century Whiskey Sour but adds a float of Claret (Dry Red Wine). And just wait until you see it! The New York Sour is a stunning drink with the deep red layer from the Claret elegantly contrasting the drink’s golden hue.

Tips on How to Make a New York Sour

In the video, Rico guides you step-by-step through making a classic New York Sour, sharing tips and tricks that will take your drink to cocktail bar-level standards.

Rico demonstrates the proper way to shake a sour for that perfect frothy head plus, he offers alternatives if you prefer not to use egg whites.

New York Sour Variation

As if learning how to make the perfect New York Sour wasn’t enough, while making the drink, Rico tackles the question of whether the drink will work with Vodka.

And the answer? Well, you’ll just have to watch to find out!

Alright, alright! Spoiler alert: Yes, it works with Vodka. In fact, Rico follows the New York Sour recipe but replaces the Rye Whiskey with Absolut Vodka to create…wait for it…the Stockholm Sour!

“With Absolut Vodka being the team player that it is, and born to mix, it makes all other flavors really, really stand out and the Claret Wine is really emphasized within this,” shares Rico.

But don’t just taste Rico’s word for it, try mixing it yourself. As Rico suggests, “Play around with it. At the end of the day, it’s your drink.”

How to serve a New York Sour

For both the New York Sour and the Stockholm Sour, Rico suggests serving it in a Rocks Glass with a single large Ice Block as it makes for a more elegant drinking experience. “It also means your drinks will stay colder and won’t dilute or become watery.” Now that’s an expert tip right there!

So, if you want to impress your friends with a delicious, visually stunning, layered drink, you can’t beat a New York Sour. Armed with Rico’s instructions, you can take your sours to new heights.

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