Pisco Sour

classic #cocktail #pisco #peruvian #foam

Spec

  • 2 oz Pisco (Peruvian)
  • 0.75 oz Lime juice (fresh)
  • 0.75 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
  • 0.5 oz Egg white OR FiFo foam
  • Angostura bitters (3 drops on foam)

Build

Dry shake all ingredients (no ice) for 10 seconds. Add ice and shake hard for 12 seconds. Double-strain into a chilled coupe. Drop 3 dots of Angostura on the foam.

Story

Lima, Peru, 1920s. Peruvian and Chilean pisco both lay claim; we use Peruvian. The national cocktail of Peru.

Service note

Coupe, no ice. Foam is essential — dry shake is non-negotiable.

Tasting notes

Bright, lush, gently grapey. The pisco's vinous character shows through.

Costing

  • Pour cost: $2.40
  • Menu price: $16
  • Margin: 85%

Costing is directional. Confirm against current beverage grid when invoices update.