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Classic Pisco Sour

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A smooth and frothy South American cocktail featuring Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white, topped with aromatic Angostura bitters. The classic Pisco Sour is refreshing, tangy, and perfectly balanced between sweet and citrusy.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

2 oz (60 ml) Peruvian Pisco

1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice

1 oz (30 ml) simple syrup

1 large egg white (or 1 oz / 30 ml pasteurized)

3 drops Angostura bitters (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dry Shake: Combine Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds to build a frothy foam.
  2. Wet Shake: Add ice to the shaker and shake again for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or sour glass using a Hawthorne and fine-mesh strainer.
  4. Garnish: Let the foam settle, then add three drops of Angostura bitters on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use Chilean Pisco for a lighter, aromatic variation.

Replace simple syrup with honey syrup or agave nectar for a warmer sweetness.

Add chili bitters or a jalapeño slice for a spicy twist.

Substitute egg white with aquafaba for a vegan version.

Serve in a chilled coupe or sour glass for best presentation.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg