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New York Sour

A sip begins with sour, fruity and rich. What follows is a broad, weighty texture with a moderate in strength centre. Steak is a sensible food match when you want to order it at the table. It rewards attention to the change from the first flavour to the finish, not only the headline ingredients. Steak and Cheddar are the first pairing directions in the index, while Kentucky Mule offers a useful comparison.

SourFruityRich
APPROX. ABV
19%
STRENGTH
3/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness4
Bitterness0
Sourness4
Strength3
Body4
Drinkability4
Fruity4
Herbal1
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Whiskey

20 ml Modifier

Aromatic bitters

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Classic garnish
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Steak
02Cheddar

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

UNDERSTAND THE STYLE

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Cocktail basicsHow to choose a cocktail when the menu tells you almost nothing→Cocktail basicsCocktail families, made useful rather than complicated→TasteSweet, sour, bitter and strong are not the same question→

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