Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

Pisco shaken hard with lemon, sugar and egg white into a silky foam, finished with drops of bitters. South America's proudest sour, bright and cloud-topped.

19% ABVMediumCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

5 min

Time

155 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Brandy

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Egg White· not in your bar1
  • Ice· not in your bar1
  • Pisco· not in your bar2 oz

    Or swap: Grappa — grapey cousin, more rustic

  • Sugar· not in your bar1-2 tblsp

    Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly

  • Lemon Juice· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Lime Juice — sharper, greener

Instructions

  1. Vigorously shake and strain contents in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

  2. Then pour into glass and garnish with bitters.

Pairs well with

Peru's frothy citrus classic pairs beautifully with Peruvian street bites:

  • Ceviche spoons
  • Papa a la huancaína bites
  • Cancha corn nuts
  • Empanada wedges

Similar taste

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