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Shaken · one serving

Pisco Sour

A silky pisco sour with lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Pisco Sour is a shaken cocktail made with pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and aromatic bitters. A silky pisco sour with lemon, simple syrup, egg white, and aromatic bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassWine
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pisco Sour ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Pisco Sour ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Pisco60 ml6 cl2 oz3 parts
Lemon Juice30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Simple Syrup20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Egg White30 ml3 cl1 oz1.5 parts
Aromatic bitters3 dash

Garnish: Three aromatic bitters drops on the foam

Method

How to make Pisco Sour

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the wine thoroughly and prepare the Three aromatic bitters drops on the foam before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, aromatic bitters accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously to fully emulsify the egg white, then fine-strain and place the bitters neatly on the foam.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled wine so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Three aromatic bitters drops on the foam and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Pisco Sour taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pisco Sour questions

What is in a Pisco Sour?

Kokto’s build uses pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and aromatic bitters.

How long does a Pisco Sour take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Pisco Sour prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a wine. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Pisco Sour alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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