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Chilcano de Pisco

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (18)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz BarSol Mosto Verde Italia Pisco
1/4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
3 dash Amargo Chuncho bitters
3 1/2 fl oz Thomas Henry Ginger Ale

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare

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

Method

  1. POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
  2. Lightly stir.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 6/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 7/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Chilcano de Pisco contains 132 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 11.39% alc./vol. (22.77° proof)
  • 19.8 grams of pure alcohol
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History

The Chilcano de Pisco is a traditional Peruvian way of serving pisco. Its name should not be confused with the Peruvian fish soup, Chilcano de Pescado, although the drink derived its name from the dish due to the similarity in hue thanks to the colouring effect of the aromatic bitters.

Review

Pisco and ginger ale made more interesting by a splash of lime juice and a few dashes of Amargo Chuncho bitters.

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Comments & Discussion

Peter Griffith Premium Member
I don't keep ginger ale in the house, but I always have Fever Tree ginger beer on hand, so will try it with that more intense flavor.
score: 1
Xerfand
Drink muito interessante, com um toque de abacaxi e salmoura de azeitona ele fica melhor ainda
score: 1
Peter Griffith Premium Member
you really got my attention with the suggestion to add olive brine. That could take this drink to another level.
score: 0
Frederic D. Premium Member
I was looking for something different to make with lime juice and ginger ale, so I gave this a try. I found it hard to discern the more subtle floral notes of the pisco, and mostly got tart ginger. The bitters are essential to bring this to life, but it's not going to replace a traditional dark and stormy in my rotation.
score: 2
Miguel Perales Premium Member
A very popular summer drink growing up in Peru. I normally use 2 oz/60 ml Pisco, 1/2 oz/ 15 ml but preferably 3/4 oz/22.5 ml of fresh lime juice (depending how citrus sour you like it. In Peru they typically use the juice of 1 lime per glass). I also use 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and plain ginger ale to top off. One of my favorite summer drinks.
score: 3