Pisco Sour

The pisco sour is Chile’s national cocktail: refreshing, tart, and perfect served ice-cold.

Ingredients (serves 12)

• 3 cups pisco (between 30–45% alcohol)
• 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (powdered sugar is better)

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients in a shaker with a few pieces of ice.
2. Strain into glasses. Keep cold.

Variation: replace half of the lemon juice with lime juice and add a couple of drops of Angostura Bitters per portion.