This cocktail is a great example of a modern day Piscotini — a family of Peruvian Pisco cocktails that rival the classic Martinis and Cosmopolitans. As recommended by Gaston Acurio, all you need is some coffee infused Pisco, simple syrup, and lime juice to enjoy a truly aromatic and refreshing cocktail. At once sophisticated and caffeinated, this cocktail is best… Read more →
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Cocktails 101: Coffee Infused Pisco
You already know how to make a Pisco Sour, so it’s time to take it to the next level — infusing Pisco with the flavor of coffee. That’s right, two of my favorite drinks, together at last in a beautiful combination that has got to be tasted to be believed. But since you are not going to find this infusion… Read more →
Cocktails 101: La Algarrobina (Pisco Egg Nog)
If you like your cocktails creamy and smooth, much like an egg nog, the next drink in the Cocktail 101 series was made for you. All you need to make one at home is Pisco, carob syrup, sugar, evaporated milk, egg whites, cinammon, and a blender. Señoritas y señores, I present to you, La Algarrobina. Read more →
7 Nights of Pisco in San Francisco
Last week, I went out to 7 bars searching for the best Pisco Sour in San Francisco. Over 7 nights of drinking I learned that what was old is new again and that there are many ways to make a classic cocktail even better. Read more →
A Brief History of Pisco in San Francisco
Today, Pisco is quickly becoming one of the most popular spirits in the United States and you can order a Pisco cocktail at several bars in San Francisco. But did you know that Pisco was also all the rage during the 1848 Gold Rush in San Francisco? Read more →