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$5.65
cost
278
cal
26.9%
ABV
2/5
NA score
2.8
std drinks
18.2g
sugar
Pisco Sour
An easy brandy cocktail built on pisco.
The Recipe
- pisco2 oz
- lime juice1 oz
- simple syrup0.75 oz
- egg white0.5 oz
- angostura bitters2 oz
Difficulty
Easy
Origin
Lima, Peru
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$5.65
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$7.35
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| pisco | 2 oz | $2.21 |
| lime juice | 1 oz | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | 0.75 oz | $0.05 |
| egg white | 0.5 oz | $0.25 |
| angostura bitters | 2 oz | $2.96 |
| Total pour cost | $5.65 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
278
Sugar
18.2g
ABV
26.9%
Std drinks
2.8
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| pisco | 128 | 46% |
| angostura bitters | 90 | 32.4% |
| simple syrup | 48 | 17.3% |
| lime juice | 8 | 2.9% |
| egg white | 4 | 1.4% |
Carbs: 18.5g
Alcohol: 39.2g
Volume: 6.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
2/5Convertibility
Original cost
$5.65
Zero-proof cost
$3.24
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 | $0.19 |
| simple syrup | Kept | $0.05 |
| egg white | Kept | $0.25 |
| 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 Pisco Sour?
- 2 oz pisco, 1 oz lime juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, 0.5 oz egg white, 2 oz angostura bitters.
- How much does a Pisco Sour cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Pisco Sour is $5.65 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Pisco Sour?
- A Pisco Sour has approximately 278 calories, with 26.9% ABV and 18.2g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Pisco Sour?
- Yes — the Pisco Sour has a convertibility score of 2/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $3.24.
- Where was the Pisco Sour invented?
- The Pisco Sour originated in Lima, Peru.