Pisco Sour
A pisco-based cocktail with lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and Angostura bitters. It is tart with moderate sweetness and low in alcohol at about 11% ABV.
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Dry-shake, then shake with ice and strain into a chilled egg coupe
Pisco Sour
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Volume208 ml
Strength11% ABV
Alcohol24 ml (19 g)59 ml of vodka (40%)2 shots (of 30ml)
Sugar14 g (6.8%)3.5 sugar cubes
Acidity0.64%
Sweet vs sourBalanced
Charles H. Baker Jr., “The South American Gentleman’s Companion” (1951)
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