New York Sour

• • Ingredients: 2 parts Maker’s Mark Bourbon ¾ part Fresh Lemon Juice ¾ part Simple Syrup (see below) ½ part Red Wine (dry, like Malbec or Cabernet Sauvignon) Ice cubes Lemon wheel or cherry (for garnish, optional)• Method: Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add 2 parts Maker’s Mark, ¾ part fresh lemon juice, and ¾ part simple syrup. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Slowly pour ½ part red wine over the back of a spoon just above the drink’s surface, so it floats on top. (Optional) Garnish with a lemon wheel or cherry. Simple syrup: Mix 1 part sugar with 1 part hot water. Stir until fully dissolved, then let it cool before using.• Garnish: Old fashioned glass, optional with big ice cube