Pisco Sour
A South American cocktail with pisco and lime.
Learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour cocktail recipe at home. This tart sour features pisco as the base spirit and is served in a coupe glass. Perfect as a pre-dinner aperitif, this versatile drink is perfect year-round. Get the complete ingredient list, step-by-step mixing instructions, and expert tips.
Pisco Sour Ingredients
- 🥤pisco(2 oz)
- 🍋fresh lime juice(1 oz)
- 🍯simple syrup(0.75 oz)
- 🥃white(1 egg)
- 🧪Angostura bitters(3 dashes)
Mixing Instructions for Pisco Sour
- 1.Add pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white to shaker
- 2.Dry shake without ice
- 3.Add ice and shake vigorously
- 4.Strain into coupe glass
- 5.Dot with bitters
Why These Ingredients For The Perfect Pisco Sour?
Pisco
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Fresh lime juice
Fresh citrus that adds bright acidity and balances sweet elements. Always use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
Simple syrup
A sweetener that balances the tartness of citrus without adding flavor complexity. Easy to make at home.
White
Adds crisp, acidic notes and lightness to wine-based cocktails. Dry white wines work best.
Angostura bitters
Adds unique flavor and character to the cocktail, contributing to the overall taste profile and drinking experience.
Alternative Ingredients
- •Try different pisco varieties
- •Use lemon instead of lime
- •Skip egg white for simpler version
A Pisco Sour is best served with
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