Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail

Name: Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
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

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 DrinkBlenderStandardLow CarbDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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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

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

Add 2 cups ice cubes to the shaker. Seal and shake hard again for another 15 seconds until very cold.
3

Double-strain through a fine-mesh strainer into chilled coupe or rocks glasses.
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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What is 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. This reference files it under Peruvian alcoholic drink: made in a blender, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 6 oz pisco (Peruvian or Chilean brandy) and 4 dashes Angostura bitters. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail keto-friendly?

A serving of Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail carries 16 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large egg white. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Pisco Sour Frothed Lime Cocktail?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 220 calories, with 13 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 118 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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