What is Pisco?
Pisco is an incredible spirit that I highly recommend trying if perhaps you’ve never heard of it before! It’s a South American brandy distilled from fermented grape juice using specific grape varietals. Both Peru and Chile claim that Pisco originated from their country… either way, call me thankful!
Blood Orange Juice Goodness
Freshly squeezed blood orange juice is truly the ultimate. It’s gorgeous color and flavor is sure to shock your taste buds in the best of ways! Blood Oranges are a seasonal citrus fruit available during the winter. I absolutely love adding blood oranges to my baking, cocktails, and cooking adventures – more recipes to come!
Simple Syrup
If you’d like to make your own simple syrup for this recipe, follow my tips below! It’s incredibly simple and lasts for an entire month in the fridge… let’s get started!
TRADITIONAL 1:1 SIMPLE SYRUP RECIPE
To start your equal parts simple syrup, you’ll pour one cup of water into a saucepan and add one cup of sugar. Turn on heat to medium and wait, at times stirring the mixture, until your sugar dissolves due to the temperature of your water. Remove from heat and let cool before using.
STORING SIMPLE SYRUP INFUSIONS
After your simple syrup has cooled, place it in the fridge inside of an airtight container. Since sugar is such a phenomenal preservative, it will keep for one month.
SIMPLE SYRUP INFUSIONS TO MASTER
If creating an infusion, wait until the sugar has dissolved and add your chosen ingredients. Continue heating for an additional thirty seconds before removing from heat. Allow the simple syrup to infuse with the flavor of your preference for half an hour as the simple syrup cools for 30-60 minutes total. Strain simple syrup into a container in order to remove the herbs, spices, or inclusion of your choice and store in an airtight container inside your fridge. DONE! See? Easy peasy.
Head on over to my detailed Simple Syrup post to see some simple syrup recipes I’ve loved! Simply add these ingredients to your 1:1 ratio or 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar, then follow the instructions above!
Creating this cocktail takes only a few simple steps…
- Add the Pisco, simple syrup, lime juice, blood orange juice, and egg white to a cocktail shaker
- Dry shake for 20 seconds before adding ice and shaking for another 30 seconds vigorously
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass and add a wedge of blood orange to garnish!
Helpful Equipment for making a Blood Orange Pisco Sour
Blood Orange Pisco Sour
Equipment
- Shaker or Container with Lid
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 3 oz Pisco
- 1 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 oz Blood Orange Juice
- 1 Egg White
- Ice
Instructions
- Add the pisco, simple syrup, lemon juice, blood orange juice, and egg white to a cocktail shaker
- Dry shake for 20 seconds before adding ice and shaking for another 30 seconds vigorously
- Strain into an old-fashioned glass and add a wedge of blood orange to garnish!
I really appreciate and enjoy your cooking, I’m looking forward to starting. Keep up the good work.
Such a kind comment – thank you so much Kathy!