Pisco Sour Ingredients ► The Original Recipe

Have you not tried the pisco sour yet and want to know its ingredients before doing it? o Have you already tried it and want to know its components to prepare it yourself?

Pisco sour is a traditional Peruvian cocktail created in Peru at the beginning of the 20th century. As you can imagine, over the years many bartenders have experimented with different ways of preparing it. Even in Chile they made their own version of this drink. But the truth is that the original recipe, which at the same time is the simplest, is the best since it has the necessary ingredients and in the right proportion to feel all the sensations that Pisco sour gives us.

Pisco sour ingredients

  • 2 parts of Pisco Quebranta
  • 1 part of lemon juice
  • ½ part of egg white.
  • 3 parts ofGum syrup or white sugar (3 measures)
  • 4 ice cubes
  • Angostura bitters

How to make Peruvian Pisco Sour?

Add the ice, pisco, lemon juice, syrup and egg white to the shaker. Then beat firmly and serve in a cold glass or glass. Finally add two drops of angostura bitters or ground cinnamon.

Can you make pisco sour without egg white?

Egg white is a vital ingredient for this famous pisco cocktail as it gives it a sparkling texture and body. However, there are many tourists who are not used to this ingredient in their drinks. In any case, when you go to a bar you can ask the bartender to prepare your pisco sour without egg white.

These are the alternatives to egg white

  • Aquafaba (Agua de cocción de garbanzos)
  • Ms. Betters
  • Leche de soya o de coco
Peruvian pisco sour
Peruvian Pisco Sour

Which Pisco is best for pisco sour?

By general consensus among professional bartenders and consumers. The best type of pisco for pisco sour is that of Quebranta grape, since it is versatile, it has the ideal balance of aromas of fruits such as lime and apple that combine with lemon juice.

Now that you know the ingredients. What do you prefer? surprise your friends by preparing a delicious pisco sour at a party? Or would you rather go to a specialized bar and have it prepared by a professional bartender? Tell us in the comments

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