Pisco is a Peruvian grape spirit distilled like brandy. The classicPisco sour does not call for orange-flower water (thoughavailable at most specialty stores). However, we’ve included itto give this drink a floral touch that rounds out the flavor.The origin of this classic is debatable. Some attribute it to anAmerican bartender in Lima, while others claim it was anEnglishman on the Peruvian coast. Either way, both bartendersappreciated the quality of the spirit and recognized the need toserve it in a more drinkable form.
PISCO SOUR
3
minutes210
kcalMartini glass
Shaken
Dash of bittets
stained
Pisco is a Peruvian grape spirit distilled like brandy. The classicPisco sour does not call for orange-flower water (thoughavailable at most specialty stores). However, we’ve included itto give this drink a floral touch that rounds out the flavor.The origin of this classic is debatable. Some attribute it to anAmerican bartender in Lima, while others claim it was anEnglishman on the Peruvian coast. Either way, both bartendersappreciated the quality of the spirit and recognized the need toserve it in a more drinkable form.
Ingredients
1 egg white
2 oz. pisco (a grape brandy)
½ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
¾ oz. Simple Syrup (for recipe)
1 drop of orange-flower water
2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Directions
- Place the egg white into a cocktail shaker with ice (see fortechnique).
- Add the pisco, lime juice, Simple Syrup, and orange-flowerwater to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds (since the drinkcontains raw egg white, it must be broken up this way), andstrain into a chilled stemmed wineglass.
- Delicately dash bitters on the top before serving.
Notes
- Pisco is technically and unaged brandy obtained from the distillation of recently fermented Peruvian grape musts and juices.
