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




