GUIDE TO PERUVIAN PISCO + Delicious Pisco Sour Cocktail Recipe - Homebody Eats

pisco

💰Cheaper: vodka

Vodka is more accessible and less expensive than pisco.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup offers a lower glycemic index.

egg white

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba is a vegan alternative that mimics egg white foam.

lavender syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Honey can provide sweetness without additional flavor.

Make homemade simple syrup by combining 1 cup of water with 2 cups of sugar, heating until at a low boil.

Add sugar one cup at a time, stirring until dissolved.

Remove from heat and add lavender flowers, steeping for 45 minutes to an hour.

Allow the syrup to cool and transfer to a sterilized container, labeling with the date.

Prepare a cocktail shaker and add pisco, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.

Perform a dry shake (shake without ice) to froth the egg whites.

Add ice to the shaker and shake again to cool the mixture and strengthen the foam.

Strain the cocktail into a glass using a hawthorne strainer.

Garnish with a thin slice of lemon and a fresh lavender flower.

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