
Pisco · Medium
Pisco Sour
Peru's national cocktail — pisco shaken with lime, simple syrup, and egg white to produce a thick foam crown, decorated with bitters.
- Time
- 6 min
- Servings
- 1
- Glass
- Coupe
Ingredients
- PiscoPiscoPisco is a South American brandy made from fermented grape juice, primarily produced in Peru and Chile. It is often used as the base spirit in cocktails like the Pisco Sour.60 ml
- Fresh lime juiceFresh lime juiceFresh lime juice is the acidic liquid extracted from ripe limes, commonly used in cocktails for its tart and citrusy flavor. It is a key ingredient in drinks like Margaritas and Daiquiris.30 ml
- Simple SyrupSimple SyrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar.20 ml
- Egg whiteEgg whiteEgg white is the clear, viscous part of an egg that surrounds the yolk, primarily composed of water and proteins. It is often used in cocktails to create a frothy texture and smooth mouthfeel.1
- Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned.3 drops
Gear
Method
- 1
Add piscopiscoPisco is a South American brandy made from fermented grape juice, primarily produced in Peru and Chile. It is often used as the base spirit in cocktails like the Pisco Sour., lime juice, simple syrupsimple syrupSimple syrup is a liquid sweetener made by dissolving sugar in water, typically in equal parts. It is commonly used in cocktails to easily sweeten drinks without granulated sugar., and egg whiteegg whiteEgg white is the clear, viscous part of an egg that surrounds the yolk, primarily composed of water and proteins. It is often used in cocktails to create a frothy texture and smooth mouthfeel. to a shaker (no ice yet).
- 2
Dry-shake hard for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg whiteegg whiteEgg white is the clear, viscous part of an egg that surrounds the yolk, primarily composed of water and proteins. It is often used in cocktails to create a frothy texture and smooth mouthfeel..
- 3
Add ice and shake hard again for 15 more seconds until very cold.
- 4
Double-strain into a chilled small old-fashioned glass.
- 5
Wait for the foam to settle on top, then place three drops of Angostura bittersAngostura bittersAngostura bitters are a concentrated aromatic bitters originating from Venezuela, made from a blend of herbs and spices. They are commonly used to add complexity to cocktails like the Old Fashioned. on the foam and pull a toothpick through to make a pattern.


