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How to Make a Pisco Sour

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How to Make a Pisco Sour

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It's time to brush up on your Spanish, because Peru's delicious national drink commands mucho respect.

⏭️ Step 1: Chill a glass
Chill a martini glass. 

Tip
If you don’t have time to chill the glass in the refrigerator, fill it with ice and let it sit while you mix your ingredients.

⏭️ Step 2: Add lemon juice and syrup
Add the lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Tip
Make simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let it cool, then transfer to a bottle or other container.

⏭️ Step 3: Add Pisco brandy
Add the Pisco brandy.

⏭️ Step 4: Add egg whites
Add the egg whites, which give the Pisco sour its thick texture and velvety froth. 

Warning
Raw egg carries a risk of salmonella infection. Use pasteurized egg whites to reduce your risk.

⏭️ Step 5: Shake and strain
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds and strain into the chilled martini glass. 

⏭️ Step 6: Add bitters
Add a dash of bitters to complete the drink and serve immediately. For added embellishment, use a toothpick to create a unique design in the bitters.

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Did You Know?
Chileans assert that the Pisco sour was first created using Chilean grapes, but Peruvians argue that Chile stole the drink from them.

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