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This version uses 4 ingredients across 4 steps. For a home bar, that makes it manageable rather than fussy.
Pisco Sour Cocktail Recipe with Ingredients and Instructions
The Pisco Sour is a signature South American cocktail, especially popular in Peru and Chile, made with pisco (a grape-based spirit, national spirit of Chile and Peru), fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white. Shaken to a frothy finish and topped with a few drops of bitters, it offers a silky texture and a bright, citrusy flavor with a subtle herbal complexity. Celebrated for its balance and smoothness, the Pisco Sour is both a national pride and a globally admired classic.
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Coupe
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Instructions
- 1
Add pisco, fresh lime juice, simple syrup to a shaker.
- 2
Optional: Add Egg White and dry Shake without ice to achieve frothy texture.
- 3
Add ice to shaker and shake until chilled.
- 4
Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a dash of bitters.
Details
Glass: Coupe
Makes: 1 serving
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Editorial Notes
More context for the Pisco Sour
The Pisco Sour combines Pisco, Lime Juice, and Sugar Syrup. These quick notes add context on structure, flavor, and where the drink fits best.
Updated Dec 22, 2025 • 4 ingredients • 4 steps
What to expect
Expect sour and citrusy notes. Served in a Coupe, the drink lands balanced rather than aggressive and keeps its structure clear.
Best moment
This style fits warm-weather drinking and casual hosting. If you already enjoy Liqueur cocktails, it is an easy recipe to keep in rotation.
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