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Piña Pisco Sours

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Piña Pisco SoursMarcus Nilsson

Pisco, a potent brandy distilled from grapes, is made in Peru and Chile, and each country claims the pisco sour—recognizable by its distinctive foamy head (from egg white) and tart lime flavor—as its own. A swirl of fresh pineapple juice boosts the tropical vibe.

Cooks' notes:

•The egg whites in this recipe are not cooked. You can substitute 1/4 cup liquid pasteurized whites.
•Pineapple juice can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 min

  • Yield

    Makes 8 drinks

Ingredients

3 cups (1-inch) pineapple chunks (from 1/2 pineapple)
1 1/2 cups pisco (preferably Peruvian; 12 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (preferably Key lime)
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup superfine granulated sugar
8 drops Angostura bitters

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée pineapple in a blender until very smooth. Force through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids. (You should have about 1 3/4 cups juice.)

    Step 2

    Return pineapple juice to blender and add remaining ingredients, except bitters, then pulse until smooth and foamy.

    Step 3

    Pour over ice in glasses. Add a drop of bitters to center of each drink.

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