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New York Cocktail Drink

New York Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Experience the flavors of fall with this easy-to-make New York cocktail recipe! All you need is whiskey, lemon juice, sugar, and a splash of Grenadine.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 186

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Whiskey
  • ½ oz fresh lemon juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup
  • 1 dash of grenadine
  • Lemon twist - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Strainer
  • Chilled Martini Glass
  • Measuring Jigger

Instructions

  • Chill your martini glass.
  • Add 1 dash of grenadine into the shaker.
  • Pour ½ oz simple syrup.
  • Add ½ oz fresh lemon juice.
  • Pour 2 oz Whiskey.
  • Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Shake well until chilled.
  • Fine strain the mixture into your chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish with a lemon twist.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Whiskey: If you don't have any whiskey on hand, brandy can be used as an alternative.
  • Fresh Lemon Juice: I've used bottled lemon juice in a pinch, but fresh is always best. You could also try lime juice for a different citrus twist.
  • Simple Syrup: Honey or agave nectar can be used as natural sweeteners if you don't have simple syrup available.
  • Grenadine: If you're out of Grenadine, you can make your own by reducing pomegranate juice with sugar or you can opt for raspberry syrup.

Making a Pitcher of New York Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of whiskey, 4 oz of fresh lemon juice, 4 oz of simple syrup, and 8 dashes of Grenadine.
  • Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher with ice and stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Whiskey Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic whiskey substitute; several brands are available that mimic the flavor of whiskey quite well.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular whiskey, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version of the New York Cocktail.

Making it Vegan:

  • Simple Syrup: Ensure your syrup is made with sugar which is not processed with bone char. 
  • Grenadine: Check the label to ensure your Grenadine doesn't contain animal-derived ingredients. Some brands use natural red coloring derived from insects. If in doubt, make your own using pomegranate juice and vegan-friendly sugar.