It’s Friday afternoon at 3:30 PM CDT so you know what that means: time for the one and only brandivate beverage of the week! This week we are taking a trip back in time where this drink – the New York Sour – was a favorite of those “in the know” during Prohibition. Before we invite you to join us at the speakeasy, let’s take a look at that amazing drinking vessel. The “Gratitude Glass” – a 14 oz. Deluxe Double Old Fashioned Glass (#918 with 2 location etch) from our good friends at J.Charles – is not only gorgeous, but the deep etch decoration provides an opportunity to express thanks on the outside of the glass while showcasing a logo in a classy, subtle way at the bottom of the glass. Simply perfect when your clients want a refill and you can even see the logo with a drink in the glass!

As for the beverage, this cocktail was a New York Prohibition-era favorite, mainly because the lemon juice, sugar, and wine camouflaged and successfully balanced he bad watered-down whiskey in those days. Made with much better ingredients, the cocktail is a masterpiece of complex flavors and mouthfeel has a short crisp citrus burst followed by warm red wine tannins.

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Ingredients

• 1 ¾ ounces Piggy Back rye whiskey (any high-proof rye whiskey will do)

• ¾ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ¾ ounce simple syrup

• ¾ ounce dry red wine (Malbec or Syrah)

• 1 orange half-wheel, for garnish

• 1 Luxardo or brandied cherry, for garnish

Directions

Pour the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add large cold ice cubes and shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Strain over fresh large ice cubes into your Gratitude Glass. Carefully float the wine on top, garnish with the orange and cherry, and serve.