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
Flavor profile
Brandy
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Egg White1
- Ice1
- Pisco2 oz
- Sugar1-2 tblsp
- Lemon Juice1 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Pisco Sour close to the original.
Instead of Pisco
- Grappa— grapey cousin, more rustic
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instead of Lemon Juice
- 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
Similar taste
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