Strawberry Pisco Sour

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Cocktail History

The Strawberry Pisco Sour is a spring cocktail that was created by Naren Young at Dante in New York City, New York. It uses the classic Pisco Sour‘s template of pisco, sweetener, citrus, and egg white, but this seasonal version swaps out lemon for lime juice and adds a tart strawberry syrup and light rose water, both of which complement the brandy-style spirit well.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

Pisco: This is a type of brandy made in South America with fermented grapes and yeast, which are distilled to develop a clean, fruity flavor.

Strawberry Syrup: This is a sweetener made with strawberries, white sugar, and water, which are heated and infused into a syrup with a sweet-tart, berry flavor.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.

Egg White: This is the clear portion of an egg that’s separated from the yolk and used to add frothy texture to cocktails.

Rose Water: This is a floral distillate made with rose petals and water, which are steam-distilled to develop a delicate, floral aroma.

Strawberry: This is a type of berry grown on low plants that has bright red skin speckled with yellow seeds and tart, sweet flavor.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Capel 40° Doble Destilado Reservado Transparente
• 🔗 Liber & Co. Pacific Strawberry Syrup
• 🔗 Cortas Premium Rose Water

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

Paring Knife: This is a small kitchen knife with a narrow, sharp blade that’s used for peeling fruit and trimming garnishes.

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a motorized reamer that’s used for quickly extracting juice from citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh Strainer: This is a mesh metal strainer with a tightly woven bowl and handle that’s used for straining out small ice shards and other solids while pouring cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass.

Measuring Cup: This is a kitchen tool with a handled cup and marked volume measurements that’s used for accurately measuring and pouring liquid ingredients.

Blender: This is an electric kitchen appliance with rotating blades that’s used for blending, puréeing, and emulsifying ingredients.

Cocktail Pick: This is a small, slender skewer made from metal, wood, or bamboo that’s used for holding cocktail garnishes in place.

Lowball Glass: This is a short, wide glass with a thick base that’s used for serving cocktails with ice or spirits neat.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 BLACK+DECKER 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer
• 🔗 Barfly Silver Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2 Cup Angled Measuring Cup
• 🔗 Ninja UltraCrush Professional Blender
• 🔗 I-MART Silver Metal Cocktail Pick Set
• 🔗 Libbey The Gats Rocks Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Pale pink color with a slight ombré effect

• Aroma: Strawberry and rose

• Taste: Well-balance sweet and tart flavor of noticeable pisco, tangy strawberry, and florals

• Finish: Lingering berry and citrus

Kendall’s Take: “I haven’t explored the world of pisco cocktails very much yet, so I was excited to see this one pop up as a recommendation for spring. I wasn’t sure that I’d love its frozen blended texture, but I think it was just right for mellowing out the tart strawberry and lime. And the rose, although slightly there in the aroma and not so much the flavor, is a romantic touch. I would add the Strawberry Pisco Sour to a spring brunch menu, for sure. It’s light, fruity, and unique!”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was found in the publication Liquor.com.