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$5.68
cost
266
cal
19.8%
ABV
2/5
NA score
2.8
std drinks
15.6g
sugar
Chilcano
An easy brandy cocktail built on pisco.
The Recipe
- pisco2 oz
- lime juice0.5 oz
- ginger ale4 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$5.68
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$7.32
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| pisco | 2 oz | $2.21 |
| lime juice | 0.5 oz | $0.09 |
| ginger ale | 4 oz | $0.42 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $5.68 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
266
Sugar
15.6g
ABV
19.8%
Std drinks
2.8
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| pisco | 128 | 48.1% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 33.8% |
| ginger ale | 44 | 16.5% |
| lime juice | 4 | 1.5% |
Carbs: 15.8g
Alcohol: 39.2g
Volume: 8.5 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$5.68
Zero-proof cost
$8.21
Not recommended for conversion. This recipe leans too heavily on the original spirit structure.
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| pisco | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $2.68 |
| lime juice | Kept | $0.09 |
| ginger ale | Seedlip Zero Proof Spirit(Seedlip) | $5.36 |
| angostura bitters | Kept | $0.07 |
Flavor notes
Bitters stay at a trace level for aroma and structure rather than full proof impact.
One or more swaps are estimated. Taste and adjust citrus or sweetener to rebalance.
Pairs Well With
brandysalted nutscitrus olivesdark chocolate tartapple pievanilla panna cottaice creamaged cheddargoat cheesetriple cream briecharcuterieribeyeburgershort ribssteak frites
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Chilcano?
- 2 oz pisco, 0.5 oz lime juice, 4 oz ginger ale, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Chilcano cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Chilcano is $5.68 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Chilcano?
- A Chilcano has approximately 266 calories, with 19.8% ABV and 15.6g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Chilcano?
- Yes — the Chilcano has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $8.21.