Maker’s Sour

A refreshing twist on the classic Sour, this long, fizzy cocktail is approachable and enhances Maker’s signature cherry, vanilla, and caramel notes for easy sipping, day or night.

Don’t let the name fool you! The New York Sour may sound like an East Coast classic, but its roots likely trace back to Chicago. Over time, it’s picked up more than a few nicknames — Continental Sour, Claret Snap, even Southern Whisky Sour — all hinting at its ability to charm just about anyone, anywhere. With a bold bourbon base and a dramatic float of red wine, the New York Sour is as eye-catching as it is delicious, and it’s easier to make than it looks.

Elevate the drier, spicier profile of the cocktail with the toasty, complex, and vanilla and caramel sweetness of Maker’s 46. This simple yet flavorful cocktail is said to have first been served at the Manhattan Club. Like many stories involving whisky, its history is a bit cloudy, but one thing is clear: the Manhattanite who first concocted this cocktail created a classic with true staying power.