How to make a Pisco Sour | Recipes from Peru and Chile

pisco

💰Cheaper: vodka

Vodka is more widely available and less expensive than pisco.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

egg white

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that mimics egg whites in cocktails.

Combine pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker.

Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for 10-15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.

Add ice to the shaker and shake again for another 10-15 seconds until chilled.

Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.

Add a few drops of bitters on top of the foam.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

Serve immediately.

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