What is Pisco Sour?

If you are looking for a refreshing and delicious drink to enjoy in Peru, you might want to try the pisco sour. Pisco sour is a cocktail made with pisco, a type of grape brandy that is produced in Peru and Chile, and sour mix, a combination of lime juice, sugar and egg white. The drink is usually served in a small glass with ice and a dash of bitters on top.

Pisco sour is not only a popular drink in Peru, but also a part of its cultural identity and history. The origin of pisco sour is disputed between Peru and Chile, both of whom claim to have invented it. However, most historians agree that the drink was first created in Lima, Peru, in the early 20th century by an American bartender named Victor Morris. Morris owned a bar called Morris’ Bar, where he experimented with different cocktails using pisco as the base spirit. He came up with the pisco sour as a variation of the whiskey sour, and soon it became a hit among his customers.

The pisco sour has evolved over time and has different variations depending on the region and personal preference. Some people like to add other ingredients such as pineapple juice, passion fruit juice or coca leaves to their pisco sour. Some people prefer to use lemon juice instead of lime juice, or honey instead of sugar. Some people like to shake their pisco sour with ice before serving, while others like to blend it with ice to make it frothy.

No matter how you like your pisco sour, there is no doubt that it is a drink that represents Peru’s rich and diverse culture and cuisine. Pisco sour is more than just a cocktail, it is a symbol of Peru’s pride and joy.

To make your own pisco sour at home, you will need the following ingredients:

• 3 oz of pisco
• 1 oz of lemon or lime juice
• 1 oz of simple syrup (or sugar dissolved in water)
• 1 egg white
• Ice cubes
• Angostura bitters

To prepare the drink, follow these steps:

• Add the pisco, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white to a cocktail shaker.
• Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to create a frothy texture.
• Fill a small glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into it.
• Sprinkle a few drops of bitters on top of the foam.
• Enjoy your pisco sour!