Cocktails From Around The World: Peruvian Pisco Sour

Peruvian Pisco Sour

Though both Peru and Chile lay claim to the Pisco Sour cocktail as their official cocktail, the drink actually originated in Lima, Peru during the early 1900s. It is so popular in Peru that the first Saturday of February is designated as "Pisco Sour Day"!


The Peruvian Pisco Sour is made with Peruvian Pisco (aromatic brandy made from grapes) and includes ingredients such as Angostura bitters, egg white, syrup and lime juice.

Today the Pisco Sour has gained many fans around the world, and rightly so. Whether you choose to travel to Peru, or mix one up at home, the Peruvian Pisco Sour is a great drink to welcome the weekend! Cheers!

Peruvian Pisco Sour Recipe
Ingredients:

2 ounces Peruvian Pisco
¾ ounce simple syrup
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 egg white
Dash or two of Angostura bitters

Method:

Combine all ingredients except bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously until the egg white is foamy (a few seconds). Add ice to the shaker and then shake vigorously again until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Add a few dashes of Angostura Bitters on top. Enjoy!