Good morning, good afternoon, good nights and followers of Paulina Kitchen! Today we want to move to the beautiful Peruvian lands to enjoy a rich Pisco Sour, the national cocktail of that country that even has its own celebration every first Saturday in February.
We love the gastronomy of Peru, considered one of the best in the world, and its cocktails is not far behind. This is a very representative drink of those lands that is characterized by creamy consistency and vain flavor.
In this note we will discover what is exactly the Pisco Sour, how it is prepared, how it is served, some tips for perfect, and a complete recipe to do it at home and enjoy it to the fullest.
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About the Pisco Sour
The Peruvian pisco is a refreshing alcoholic beverage that combines the intensity of the pisco with the citrus touch of the lemon and the sweetness of the syrup or rubber syrup . It is a balanced and fresh cocktail, ideal to enjoy on any occasion.
Its presentation in the high Cup, decorated with a pinch of bitter surface, which gives it a distinctive and elegant touch. This drink is a true ambassador of Peruvian culture , such as Ceviche , or Tigre's milk , and its popularity crossed the borders, becoming a benchmark of international cocktails.
How is the Peruvian Pisco Sour?
The Peruvian pisco sour recipe is simple but precise. To prepare this drink, you need pisco, fresh lemon juice, sugar or syrup, egg white, ice and a pinch of angostura bitter.
The ingredients are combined in a checker or bleeder with ice, and mix until a homogeneous drink is achieved. surface angostura is added
What does Pisco Sour recipe contain?
The recipe has a simple but tasty composition. The main ingredient is the Pisco, a brandy obtained from the distillation of grapes. The Pisco provides the aromas and flavors of the grapes that are mixed with the rest of the ingredients.
In addition to the pisco for Pisco Sour , we find the lemon juice, which gives it the citrus and fresh flavor. The sweet touch comes from the syrup or sugar , which balances the flavors and the egg white gives it forgosity and texture. The bit of Angostura enhances the aromas and adds a bitter note that contrasts wonderfully with the sweet and the acid of the Peruvian cocktail .
How do you drink this Peruvian cocktail?
This is a drink that is enjoyed slowly, allowing your flavors to unfold on the palate. It is usually served in a high glass or glass, previously cooled to maintain the ideal temperature.
It is common to accompany it from snacks or dishes as an entry . When taking it, you can feel how the aroma of drinking and lemon combines in the mouth. It is a versatile drink, perfect to provide in meetings with friends or to enjoy in a relax time.
What alcoholic graduation does this cocktail have?
The Peruvian Pisco Sour contains Pisco, which is the base alcohol of the Peruvian cocktail . This is a grape distillate with an alcoholic graduation that generally ranges between 38% and 48% alcohol per volume.
Its high quality and diversity of aromas and flavors comes from the varieties of grapes used in its production, as well as the distillation techniques used. The Pisco for Pisco Sour is the soul of this cocktail, and the one that gives it its unique and distinctive character.
3 tips to prepare this drink
- Use fresh lemon juice: always choose newly squeezed lemon juice instead of packaged lemon juice. This is essential for the flavor and freshness of the cocktail.
- Agite with energy or liquefare: It is important that the ingredients are integrated correctly, for that the chewling or mixer or mixer must be stirred strongly for a more foaming result.
- Use vessels or cooled glasses: cool the glasses or glasses before serving leaving them a few minutes in the freezer.
Now, what summons us! I leave you with the Pisco Sour recipe.
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Peruvian pisco sour recipe
Yield: 1 portion
Preparation time: 5 to 7 minutes (approximately)
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz (75 ml) of Pisco Peruano
- 1 oz (30 ml) of fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz (22 ml) of rubber or syrup syrup (if white sugar is used, 50 g approx)
- 1 egg white
- Ice
- A few drops of Angostura bitter
- 1 slice of lemon or lime to decorate (optional)
How to prepare Pisco Sour
- In a cocktail shaker or in the glass of the blender or mixer, place the pisco, the lemon juice, the egg white, the chosen sweet (syrup, rubber syrup or sugar) and the ice.
- Shake the cocktail shaker for about 15 seconds or blend a few seconds in the blender or mixer until a foamy mixture is.
- Serve the mixture in a high glass or drink glass, previously cooled.
- Add a few drops of angostura bitter to the cocktail surface and decorate with a slice of lemon or lime.
