Ingredient Profile

Pisco Sour

Servings 1
Category Short Sour
Family
Structure Sour
Attributes Aperitif, Classic, Elegant, Pretty, South of the Border, Tropical
Proof 30.4
Strength 1.4 standard drinks
Flavors Citrus
Glass Champagne Tulip
Temperature Cold

Ingredients


2 oz Pisco
1 oz Lemon Juice (fresh)
1/2 oz Cane Syrup
1/2 Egg White
1 dash Angostura Bitters

Instructions


Chill champagne tulip glass. Shake Pisco, lemon juice, cane syrup, and egg white vigorously over ice. Strain into tulip glass. Top with a 4-5 drips of bitters.

Notes


Make sure to shake this drink with vigor for at least 30 seconds. This is necessary to fully incorporate the egg white. You can use a cocktail glass or champagne flute instead of a champagne tulip.

Peru and Chile consider the Pisco Sour their national drink.