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Classic Sour

Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour is South America's most celebrated cocktail. Combining pisco, citrus and bitters, it is defined by its aromatic foam and vibrant freshness. Precision and balance are essential to allow the character of the pisco to remain at the centre of the drink.

Pisco Sour served in a coupe with a dense white foam finished with three drops of Angostura bitters, photographed on a warm off-white surface.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None
Difficulty
Easy
Technique
Single shake · Fine strain

Ingredients

  • 60 mlPisco
  • 30 mlFresh Lime Juice
  • 20 mlSimple Syrup — 1:1
  • 20 mlFOAMY WHITES
  • 3 dashesAngostura Bitters

Method

  1. 01Fill a shaker with large, solid ice cubes.
  2. 02Add all ingredients except bitters.
  3. 03Shake hard for approximately 10–12 seconds.
  4. 04Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. 05Finish with three drops of Angostura bitters on the foam.

Build

Glassware
Coupe
Ice
None
Garnish
3 drops Angostura Bitters on the foam
Technique
Single shake · Fine strain

Tasting notes

  • Fresh
  • Bright
  • Silky
  • Grape
Family
Sour

Origin

Era
Early 20th century
Place
Lima, Peru

The Pisco Sour was developed in Lima during the early twentieth century and has become Peru's national cocktail. Built around pisco, it remains one of the world's finest examples of a balanced sour.

Bartender notes

  • The quality of the pisco defines the finished cocktail.
  • Fresh lime juice provides the vibrant acidity that distinguishes a great Pisco Sour.
  • Fine straining creates a smooth finish while removing citrus pulp.

FOAMY WHITES Note

FOAMY WHITES delivers the signature dense foam expected from a classic Pisco Sour without requiring a separate dry shake.