New York Sour

New York Sour 

(From "A Couple of Cooks")

Ingredients

• 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) bourbon whiskey

• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lemon juice

• ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) maple syrup or simple syrup

• 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) dry red wine

• Optional garnish: lemon twist

Recipe

1. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and syrup to a cocktail shaker and fill it with a handful of ice. Shake until very cold.

2. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball or Old Fashioned glass.

3. Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon just above the surface of the drink, creating a layer on top. Serve with a lemon twist if desired.

Booze Rating: 4 out of 5 boozy stars

This drink is the perfect pairing to the inmate because of its sour but strong taste. The Inmate features a strong plot that has a lot of little pieces woven into it, much like this drink. Also, I needed a way to feature red wine, and the splash of red wine in this drink remind me of spilled blood... What do you think?