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Pisco
An unaged grape brandy from Peru and Chile. Peruvian pisco is distilled once to proof and rested in neutral vessels, so it keeps a strong fruit aroma.
- Type
- Spirit
- Typical strength
- 40% ABV
- Calories per oz
- ≈ 66 kcal
- Used in
- 1 cocktail
How It Tastes
Floral, grapey and fresh, sometimes earthy.
Bartender's Tip
Aromatic grape varieties like Italia or Torontel make a beautifully perfumed Pisco Sour.
Substitutes
Cognac. Expect the drink to change character, but the balance will hold.
Pairs Most Often With
- Lime Juicein 1 drink
- Simple Syrupin 1 drink
- Egg Whitein 1 drink