Peruvians feel about pisco as Mexicans do about tequila – it’s a birthright, a national source of pride, and the perfect liquor of choice for ALL and ANY occasion (including breakfast). Last week, I spent a six days learning about pisco, a white spirit made from 100% grapes, and visiting Pisco Porton distillery with other […]
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Best Reason to Drink this Weekend: Día Nacional del Pisco Sour
In my cocktail-obsessed world, there’s only one event worth celebrating this weekend. And it has nothing to do with a pigskin or touchdowns. This Saturday, February 2nd, it’s time to raise a glass to honor the national drink of not one, but two South American countries – the Pisco Sour– for National Pisco Sour Day. […]
Pisco Sour Recipes – Potent Peruvian Punch
Pisco, a grape based brandy popular in Peru and Chile, makes a great neutral spirit to experiment with for summertime cocktails. The Sweet Sofi cocktail, with citrus flavor notes swirled with the sweetness of pineapple, makes it ideal for the poolside parties. Instead of serving up a basic Vodka cocktail at your next soiree, get […]