This iconic Peruvian brandy drink is so incredible that is has actually inspired a few “Pisco Sour” bars to open up in selected cities across the United States.
The recipe below is for two, strong cocktails.
Pisco Sour Cocktail
This iconic Peruvian brandy drink is so incredible that is has actually inspired a few “Pisco Sour” bars to open up in selected cities across the United States. The recipe below is for two, strong cocktails.
Ingredients
- 6oz pisco ( or South American Brandy)
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1.5oz simple syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ tsp Angostura bitters
Instructions
- Combine the pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg whites in a shaker without any ice.
- Shake hard for 30-60 seconds, or until the egg whites are foamy.
- Add ice to shaker and shake hard for another ten seconds, or until ingredients are sufficiently chilled.
- Strain the chilled mixture from your shaker into chilled martini glasses, or any cocktail glass you have on hand.
- Top with a few drops of Angostura bitters on top of each glass.
Notes
For simple syrup, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water and heat until warm, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely. Cool and store for later use.
This brandy cocktail is consistently refreshing and absolutely amazing.