SourBalancedFragrant / Aromatic
Pisco Sour.
A smooth and citrus-forward sour with silky foam and aromatic bitters (contains egg white).
Backstory & Character
"Created in the early 20th century in Peru and became the national cocktail."
The Method
Technique
Dry Shake
Served In
Coupe Glass / Coupette
Automation-Level
Step by Step
Combine pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and egg white in a shaker. Dry shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to build foam. Add ice and shake again until well chilled. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe glass. Dot the foam with 3–4 drops of Angostura bitters.
Recipe Profile
AlcoholStrength
21.9%ABV
MildMediumStrong
TasteBalance
SourFocus
SourBalancedSweet
40% vol
2
parts
0% vol
1
part
0% vol
0,75
parts
44.7% vol
0,1
parts
Ice Selection
No Ice (straight up/neat)Garnish