Pisco Sour
Base Spirit
Pisco
Flavour Type
Citrus, Creamy
Cocktail Type
Classic
A South American cocktail with Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and bitters.
Origin/History
Invented by Victor Vaughen Morris in the early 1920s in Lima, Peru.
Serving Instructions
Shake Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white with ice, strain into a chilled glass, dash with bitters.
Occassion
All day, Cocktail hours
Year of Creation
1920s
Classic/Modern
Classic
Garnishes
Aroma
Citrus, Floral
Texture/Consistency
Frothy, Smooth
Pairings
Seafood, Light appetizers
Fun Facts
National cocktail of Peru and Chilewith both claiming its origin.
Shaking/Stirring Instructions
Shake well with ice, strain, dash with bitters
Ingredients
- Pisco
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Egg white
- Angostura bitters
Preparation Method
- 60 ml Pisco
- 30 ml lime juice
- 15 ml simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- dash of bitters
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