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A Pisco Sour is a cocktail composed of pisco, lime, simple syrup, egg whites, and Angostura bitters. The Angostura bitters set this drink apart from other sours (like the Whiskey Sour) by offering both a splash of color and fruity fragrance to the drink. A “sour” is any kind of drink that combines a base liquor with citrus and simple syrup. The Pisco Sour is a Peruvian drink that is over 100 years old.
Tools
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Stirrer (or straw) – optional
To serve: Old fashioned or Nick and Nora glass.
Ingredients (One Serving)
- 2 oz pisco
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- egg white
- Angostura bitters
How To Make:
- Fill a glass with ice and set it to the side to chill.
- Pour lime juice, simple syrup, pisco, and the egg white into a shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds or until foamy.
- Pour into chilled glass (emptied of ice) and let foam still at the top.
- Garnish with 3 drops of Angostura bitters.
Nutritional Facts and ABV:
- 152 calories
- 18% ABV
History
American Victor Morris immigrated to Peru from his Mormon community in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1903 to find work. It was in this part of the Americas that he was exposed to Pisco — a grape-derived spirit brought to Peru and Chile via the Spanish colonialists — and supposedly created the first recorded recipe for the drink. While several sources support this timeline, it is contested between Chile and Peru where the drink originated from, though Peru seems to have an edge there. “Pisco” is named after a port in Peru, is said to have a stronger aroma than taste, but errs on earthy tones closer to tequila than wine.
FAQs
Is the drink typically blended or shaken?
In Latin America your bartender will most likely blend the drink, but trying it both ways and seeing which one resonates with your taste buds more is encouraged. The only rule here is no rules!
I have never had pisco in my life — where do I start?!
Pisco might not be for everyone, but some strong contenders to get you started might the Peruvian La Diablada, Barsol Pisco or the Chilean Waqar pisco (just to sip!).
