Pisco Drink

Pisco Punch Pisco Sour El Capitán and The Chilcano.

Pisco drink. Both countries lay claim to piscos origins and adhere to regulations that produce distinct styles. Even the iconic Bank Exchange Saloon served Pisco Punch an eclectic mix of pineapple juice lime juice sugar gum arabic with a generous measure of pisco. Pisqu little bird distilled from grapes a brandy made in wine regions of Peru.

Made by distilling fermented grape juice into a high-proof spirit it was developed by 16th-century Spanish settlers as an alternative to orujo a pomace brandy that was being imported from Spain. The pisco sour is a classic cocktail that youve likely seen on bar menus. Pisco is a South American brandy distilled from fermented grape juice using specific grape varietals.

But only four traditional Peruvian pisco cocktails exist. Pour into a cold glass and top with a few dashes of bitters. The missionaries clearly liked a tipple but it was tricky and expensive to transport Spanish brandy to the increasingly remote places they were exploring.

Some say its like Grappa because both are made from grapes. The taste varies ranging from a semi-sweet to dry eau-de-vie. Others relate it to Tequila because of its similar herbal and almost earthy flavours.

Pisco is French brandys lesser known under-appreciated South American cousin. The most fascinating part of piscos cocktail history and the development of those. Its the national cocktail of both Peru and Chile where pisco brandy is made and loved.

It has been produced exclusively in Peru and Chile for centuries. A Japanese-Peruvian Pisco Sour variation where the Pisco is infused with nori seaweed using the sous-vide technique. Famous for the iconic cocktail the Pisco Sour.