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South American Quick & easy

Pisco Sour

Peru's national cocktail, a frothy, citrus-bright blend of grape brandy, lime, and egg white.

5 minutes
Serves 2
Drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice, then dry-shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds to emulsify the egg white into a thick foam.

  2. 2

    Open the shaker, fill it about two-thirds full with ice, then shake again vigorously for another 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.

  3. 3

    Double-strain the drink through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled rocks glass or coupe, leaving behind the spent ice so the surface stays smooth.

  4. 4

    Float 3 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the foam and, if you like, draw a toothpick through them for a decorative swirl before serving immediately.

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