The chill in the air and long days on the water have us craving our favorite after fishing cocktails. Here are two of my favorites. One’s in a can so you can throw and go; and the other requires a little bit of effort. Both go well in a folding chair.
If you like whiskey… think Manhattans, Whisky Sours, etc… you HAVE to try a New York Sour! This is a leveled-up take on a whisky sour that comes to life by adding a surprisingly perfect addition- a red wine float.
The players:
- 2 ounces rye whiskey or bourbon
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- This is what makes the foam. If you choose to omit, just don’t worry about making the layers. *
- 1/2 ounce full-bodied red wine
- You want a wine made from thick-skinned grapes! Think Cabernet or Merlot. Stay away from Pinot Noir which can fall flat against the whiskey.
- Luxardo cherries
- If they aren’t Luxardo, you are missing out!
Steps:
• Add whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg into a shaker and shake HARD! A well-frothed sour is the key to the delicious layers.
•Pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
•Slowly pour red wine over the back of a spoon dipped just under the foam to get a beautiful layer.
•Garnish with Luxardo cherries.
ENJOY!
*Consuming raw egg can lead to food-borne illness.
The second beverage is the best hard cider I’ve tried and it’s by a Colorado company called STEM. I long for adult beverages that taste refreshing, are gluten-free, and don’t kill with the sugar content. This is one of few beverages with 0g. sugar that makes me feel like I am winning at adulthood. STEM makes a few variations if you like the sweet, and they have some other fun dry flavors and fusions as well ( Pear is another favorite) . We are not sponsored in any way by STEM. We just love the product!
