Pisco Sour cocktail
Pisco sour is a cocktail of earthy flavour and a heady floral perfume and originating from Peru.
The drink contains Pisco spirit mixed with lime juice, sugar syrup and egg white. It is finished with a few drops of bitters to add colour and fragrance to the cocktail in addition to its a tang and sweet flavour.
Pisco sour was created in the early 20th century by an American bartender Victor Morris who was residing in Peru. Since then Pisco sour has become one of signature drinks of Peru.
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- Type: Cocktail
- Units: 2
Equipment
- Old Fashioned glass
Ingredients
- 50 ml Pisco
- 30 ml lime juice
- 25 ml sugar syrup
- 1 egg white
- 2 drops Angostura bitters
- 1 lime slice (to garnish; optional)
Instructions
- Mix Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup and egg white in a cocktail shaker with no ice. Shake for 20 seconds.
- Add ice and shake again for another 20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled old-fashioned glass.
- Add a few drops of bitters and garnish with a lime slice.
- Serve.
FAQ
What is in a Pisco Sour?
It’s made with pisco (a South American grape brandy), lime juice, sugar syrup, egg white, and bitters.
Is the egg white necessary?
It’s traditional – it gives the drink its signature silky texture and foamy top – but you can omit it if you prefer.
What does it taste like?
Bright, citrusy and lightly sweet with a smooth, airy texture and a touch of aromatic bitters.
Where is it from?
It’s the national cocktail of both Peru and Chile – both countries claim its origin.
How is it served?
It’s typically served straight up in a coupe or small cocktail glass, garnished with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
What are some popular sour cocktails?
The Whiskey Sour, Amaretto Sour, Gin Sour the and New York Sour are all popular drinks in the sour cocktail family.