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Pisco Sour Cocktail Drink

Pisco Sour Recipe

Make your night memorable with our Pisco Sour recipe! It's a simple mix of Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white for a drink you'll love.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 231

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Pisco
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz simple syrup
  • 1 egg white
  • Ice cubes
  • 1-2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters - optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Old Fashioned Glass

Instructions

  • Add Angostura Bitters: Add 1-2 dashes Angostura aromatic bitters to the shaker.
  • Add Egg White: Separate 1 egg white and add it to the shaker.
  • Add Simple Syrup: Add 1 oz simple syrup to the mix.
  • Add Lime Juice: Measure and pour 1 oz fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  • Add Pisco: Pour 2 oz Pisco into the shaker.
  • Shake Well: Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
  • Prep Shaker: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake again.
  • Shake again: Shake for about 15-20 seconds one more time.
  • Strain: Strain the mixture into an Old Fashioned glass filled with ice.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Pisco: A clear grape brandy is a decent substitute if you are still looking for Pisco. I've also used white rum for a different but enjoyable twist.
  • Lime Juice: Fresh lemon juice can replace lime juice but will slightly alter the flavor profile.
  • Simple Syrup: If you're out of simple syrup, you can dissolve sugar in hot water to make your own. A 1:1 ratio of sugar to water works well.

Making a Pitcher:

  • Scale: To serve 8 people, multiply all the ingredients by 8. Combine 16 oz of Pisco, 8 oz of lime juice, 8 oz of simple syrup, and the whites of 8 eggs in a large pitcher.
  • Mix: Use a hand blender to mix all the ingredients until frothy.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with Angostura bitters, and serve immediately.

Driving it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Pisco Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic white grape juice as a substitute for Pisco.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use this non-alcoholic substitute and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Egg White Substitute: Use aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas) as a vegan substitute for egg white. About 1 oz should do the trick.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use aquafaba instead of egg white and follow the original steps for a vegan Pisco Sour.