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Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail

Peru's national cocktail — pisco brandy shaken hard with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white until a thick, frothy head forms, finished with a few drops of Angostura bitters.

10 minEasyServes 2220 cal/serving

PeruvianAlcoholic DrinkBlenderStandardDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-Free

Ingredients

  • 6 oz pisco (Peruvian or Chilean brandy)
  • 3 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
  • 2 large egg white
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 6 oz pisco (Peruvian or Chilean brandy), 3 oz fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water), and 2 large egg white in a cocktail shaker without ice. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 seconds — this dry shake creates the foam.

  2. 2

    Add 2 cups ice cubes to the shaker. Seal and shake hard again for another 15 seconds until very cold.

  3. 3

    Double-strain through a fine-mesh strainer into chilled coupe or rocks glasses.

  4. 4

    Add 4 dashes Angostura bitters on top of the foam. Use a toothpick to drag a pattern if desired. Serve immediately.

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