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Peruvian Elder Sour

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (102)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz BarSol Mosto Verde Italia Pisco
1 fl oz Elderflower liqueur
1/2 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/3 fl oz Chilled water/mineral water (omit if using wet ice)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 7/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Peruvian Elder Sour contains 153 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 18.84% alc./vol. (37.67° proof)
  • 21.2 grams of pure alcohol
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History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2006 by drinks writer Gary "gaz" Regan

Review

This tasty sour combines the aromatics of pisco and elderflower in an intriguing variation on the Margarita. Consider smoothing with fresh egg white.

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Comments & Discussion

Rik de Boer
Perfect, even without egg, as has been suggested.I used a muscat grape pisco from Chile.
score: 0
David Teager
With so little lime juice, I would not think this sour enough to need an egg white.
But I did add a splash of pimento dram to add to the mysterious funkiness of the pisco.
score: 1
Debbie Lahaise
strong - book says 60ml online 50 ml pisco - floral and sharpish - will try with the egg white next time
score: 0
Sean Baron
Love this. Definitely needs the egg white (or aquafaba if you’re that way inclined) to smooth it all together. I had a play with this as I’ve recently got some Rhubarb Liqueur, and replaced the Elderflower with it. It works so so well. Nice and tart, a good sour kick.
score: 3
Asher Günther
Definitely benefits from an egg white, which doubles as a diluting agent here
score: 2
Miguel Perales Premium Member
A nicely balanced Pisco cocktail. The lime balances out the sweetness of the St-Germain. A definite repeat.
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
This is excellent. Used BarSol Quebranta Pisco and the balance as perfect. A slight hint of sweetness which is balanced out by the lime. It had an aftertaste of grapefruit. Perfect afternoon cocktail. On to my favourties.
score: 2
Dave D. Premium Member
Wow!!! It was excellent! Used a great PISCO a pilot friend picked up for me in Peru. Tres Cepas. Quick, easy and expresses the PISCO so nice!!!!
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Delicious. As I had a different kind of Pisco (Quebrata), I found it necessary to use a bit more Elderflower and Lime juice.
score: 1
Gillian Williams
Lovely balance, the elderflower balances the citrus and the pisco definitely shines.
score: 3

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