Pride Of Peru (With Protein!) — The Pisco Sour
Pisco is a grape brandy from either Peru or Chile. The Pisco Sour originated in Peru. In 1916 American bartender Victor Morris opened what became a popular bar in Lima, and adapting a local recipe, a Pisco Sour on the menu by 1921.
The Pisco Sour
2 ounces pisco
Juice from 1/2 lime
1 ounce super simple syrup
1 egg white
3-4 dashes Angostura bitters
Combine everything but the bitters in a shaker, shake shake shake your egg whites, strain into a chilled glass, and add the bitters.
Pisco is popular enough that you can get it in liquor stores. If you order a Pisco Sour in a bar you may have to ask the bartender to add the bitters. Not only are the bitters visually appealing, but they give the drink a nice little twist.
I’m not going to weigh in on whether Peru or Chile has the right to claim exclusive ownership of pisco. So which version of the Pisco Sour do I prefer? My research indicates that the Peruvian version has egg white and bitters, but the Chilean version does not. I love protein, so I’m going with Peru on this one. Hope that doesn’t make me persona non grata in Chile.
I had my one yesterday. But used the Premium offering from Macchu Pisco – La Diablada.
I haven’t tried yours but would highly recommend getting a bottle.
As for the Pisco Sour this is a really refreshing drink that brings out the flowery grape flavours in the Pisco
love it
Yes, the Pisco Sour is very refreshing. I’ve heard of La Diablada but haven’t had it yet. Thank you for the recommendation!