By Dr. Elixir
Photography by Justin Negard
I loved and collected wines for many years before adding cocktails to the list of alcoholic beverages I enjoy. This one is the perfect marriage of the two, with the red wine adding another layer of flavors to a traditional old-fashioned. To me, this cocktail is just like New York: lots of flavor with many hidden layers to enjoy.
Ingredients
SERVES TWO.
2 oz. lemon juice
4 oz. bourbon or other whiskey
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp. simple syrup (or your favorite sweetener)
4 drops orange bitters
Ice for shaking
2 large ice cubes
2 ounces cabernet sauvignon
Directions
Add the first five ingredients to your cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for one minute. Gently unscrew the top cap, then open the shaker and add ice. Shake again for one minute. Place a large ice cube in each glass and divide the beverage evenly among the glasses. Holding a wooden spoon over the glass so the back of the spoon is facing up, pour one ounce of nice cabernet sauvignon over the spoon and into each glass. Allow the drink to rest for several minutes so the layers separate. (I keep mine in the fridge during this time.) Once you see three layers, it’s ready to enjoy.
This article was published in the November/December 2024 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
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