Pisco Sour
I tasted Pisco Sours when I traveled to Peru. When I came home I tried several recipes. YUM!
I tasted Pisco Sours when I traveled to Peru. When I came home I tried several recipes. YUM!
- Carbohydrate 39.6919099155252 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.204020999722179 g
- Fiber 0.0850485705673224 g
- Protein 5.035175997765 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0218609714030423 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (165g)
- Sodium 80.7877428507606 mg
- Sugar 39.6068613449578 g
- Trans Fat 0.08372876412075 g
- Calories 173 calories
Step-by-step
- Shake ingredients vigoursly with ice.
- Strain into a champgne flute and add the bitters as an aromatic garnish
Standard measurements omit the physical transformation required to build a stable structure in this drink. Pisco lacks the heavy oils found in aged spirits, meaning dilution and agitation must perform the structural heavy lifting. Energetic shaking with ice chills the alcohol while mechanically forcing air into the albumen proteins, denaturing them and creating a dense, velvety microfoam.
Acid from fresh lime juice counters the high concentration of simple syrup, establishing a 2-to-1 ratio of sweet to sour that subdues the raw burn of the brandy without flattening its aromatic grape characteristics. Freshly squeezed juice is mandatory because bottled alternatives contain preservatives that interfere with protein bonding, preventing the foam layer from holding its shape. Strain the liquid immediately into chilled glassware to prevent premature thermal separation of the delicate emulsion.
Angostura bitters applied directly to the surface operate as more than a visual garnish. Volatile aromatic compounds in the botanical extract interact with the olfactory receptors immediately before the palate encounters the sweet and tart liquid below, cutting through the richness of the egg white.
Standard cocktail shakers work efficiently for this method, though a high-powered electric blender operating on low speed for 15 seconds serves as an effective substitute when preparing multiple servings simultaneously.
