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Cupid's Cup

Cultural Context

Cupid's Cup, or Copa de Cupido, is a beloved Peruvian dessert often enjoyed during romantic occasions, especially around Valentine's Day. This no-cook treat combines sweet milks and cream cheese, creating a luscious, creamy texture that is both indulgent and refreshing. Traditionally garnished with strawberries and chocolate, it embodies the spirit of love and celebration. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its romantic essence.

PeruvianPEdessert
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 ounces pisco
1 ounce Aperol
0.5 ounces lemon juice
0.5 ounces lime juice
0.75 ounces simple syrup
1 egg white

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chocolate shavings

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder provides chocolate flavor at a lower cost

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Welcome back, friends. Today, we are making a cocktail called Cupid's Cup.

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To make the Cupid's Cup, we will need pisco, Aperol, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and an egg.

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Start with 1.5 ounces of pisco.

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Add 1 ounce of Aperol.

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Next, add 0.5 ounces of lemon juice and 0.5 ounces of lime juice.

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Pour in 0.75 ounces of simple syrup.

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Add the egg white to the mixture.

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Give this a dry shake for 5-10 seconds to emulsify the egg white without ice.

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Now, add ice to the shaker and wet shake the mixture.

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Double strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Express lemon oil across the top of the cocktail to enhance aroma and reduce bubbles.

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Garnish with a mint leaf by giving it a little smack to wake it up before placing it on top.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

cocktail shakerjiggerchilled cocktail glass

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Copa de CupidoCopa de Amor

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