Add a dash of whimsy and the word “drinkies,” and you’ve got yourself a delightful tribute to the zingy Pisco Sour! This South American gem, crafted from pisco (a unique brandy born in Peru from white muscat grapes), tangy lime juice, frothy egg white, and just the right amount of sweet, is the go-to drinkie for sizzling summer days.
Distinct from its brandy cousins like Cognac, pisco proudly bears the name of its Peruvian port city. When jazzed up with lemon juice, egg white, and bitters, it transforms into the renowned Pisco Sour, the star of International Pisco Sour Day!
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The History Of Pisco Sour Day
Tracing its bubbly beginnings to Lima, the Pisco Sour sprang to life under the creative shaker of American bartender Victor Vaughen Morris.
Celebrating a railway completion in 1904 with no whiskey in sight, Morris turned to pisco and voilà – a classic was born. Later, Morris’s Lima saloon became the birthplace of the Pisco Sour we adore today.
By 1988, Peru was toasting the Pisco Sour as a national treasure, and in 2003, International Pisco Sour Day got its official stamp. This centenarian cocktail, now a South American icon, enjoys global acclaim.
Let’s not forget Chile, Peru’s neighbor with its own Pisco Sour twist and celebration day. Wherever it’s from, this drink is worth a cheer!
International Pisco Sour Day is all about honoring this spirited concoction and the rich Peruvian culture it hails from.
Celebrating Pisco Sour Day? Here’s how:
Hit the Bar for a Pisco Sour March on down to your favorite South American eatery and surprise the bartender by ordering a Pisco Sour. It’s a festive way to pay homage to this special day!
Whip Up Pisco Sours at Home For those in the northern hemisphere, the Pisco Sour might be a novel delight. Whether your pisco hails from Peru or Chile, gather simple syrup, an egg white, fresh lime juice, and a dash of bitters. Shake, strain, and serve in a chilled glass or over ice. Get artsy with the bitters for an extra flourish!
