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Shaken · 1 serving

Pisco Sour

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

Short answer

Kokto’s Pisco Sour uses 60 ml pisco, 30 ml lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, 30 ml egg white, 3 dash aromatic bitters. This shaken build serves 1 and takes about 5 minutes. Follow the method for ingredient order, ice and any rinses or floats; optional items are listed separately.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassWine
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pisco Sour ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
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.

Taste Profile

Editorial intensity · 0–5

  • SweetnessMedium · 3/5
  • SournessHigh · 4/5
  • BitternessVery low · 1/5
  • StrengthHigh · 4/5
  • FreshnessHigh · 4/5

Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.

Choose the right build

Pisco Sour: ingredient choices

Does this Pisco Sour use lemon and egg white?

Yes. This Kokto version lists lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white and aromatic bitters with pisco. Follow that citrus specification; recipes using lime are different builds.

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Making more than one?

Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.

Plan 2 servings of Pisco Sour

Missing an ingredient?

Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.

Check the ingredient list

Ingredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.

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.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B003https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/pisco-sour/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved
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