Pisco Sour

National Pisco Sour Day is on February 4^th. The popularity of Peru’s gastronomic scene continues to soar. It’s been recently reported by several major sources that “Peru-mania” has been cited as one of the biggest foodie trends in 2012.

To celebrate  National Pisco Sour Day, now you can rediscover this delicious spirit.  Many of the most popular bars and restaurants across the U.S. have jumped on board, by offering their guests a traditional Pisco Sour.

Pisco, also known as the “5^th white spirit,” is a type of brandy cultivated from grapes and it’s potent concoction with lime juice, simple syrup, a dash of egg whites, and bitters is truly special to Peruvian heritage.

The history of the spirit dates back to the 16th century, and the pisco sour is nearly 100 years old, first created by the American ex-pat Victor Morris, and then perfected by Mario Bruguet, who made the velvet-like addition of egg whites to the recipe.

Pisco Portón is the first truly premium pisco available in the U.S. and makes for the ultimate Pisco sour. As the white spirit’s category equivalent of single-malt scotch, it combines centuries-old methods with state-of-the-art and eco-friendly technology to create a mosto verde Pisco of unmatched quality.

We wanted to share a popular cocktail recipe for you to enjoy ….

Portón Pisco Sour

1 ½ parts Pisco Portón

½ part fresh lime juice

½ part simple syrup

¼ part egg white

Shake ingredients with ice.  Strain into chilled glass.  Garnish with a dash of bitters.

Pisco Porton white spirit

For the perfect holiday drink, consider Pisco Portón from Peru. Pisco Portón is the culmination of a passion for excellence and tradition that has endured since 1684 at Hacienda La Caravedo in Ica, Peru.

Pisco Portón is a mosto verde pisco and meant to be both savored alone and mixed in cocktails by adding a new dimension of both flavor and aroma.

Each batch of Pisco Portón is distilled to proof eliminating water and artificial additives for a flavor as natural as the first Thanksgiving dinner.

Great tasting Pisco Portón is made from wine and this new white spirit also pairs quite well with food.

To locate where Pisco Portón is sold, please visit www.piscoporton.com.

Retail price ranges between $40 – $50.

Pisco Portón recipes:

Autumn Leaves

• 1 oz. of Pisco Portón®
• 1 oz. of Drambuie™
• 1/4 oz. of Campari™
• 1/4 oz. lime juice

– Combine and chill all ingredients.
– Serve in a martini glass with an orange wedge and twist of lime.

Pink Passion

• 2 parts Pisco Portón
• 1 parts pomegranate juice
• 1 part tangerine juice
• Sugar to taste
• Pomegranate seeds for decoration
• Ice

– Place the ingredients in a blender filled with ice cubes, and blend until frappe is smooth.
– Serve in a martini or iced cocktail glass and decorate with pomegranate seeds.

Pisco Porton spirit

With Father’s Day nearing, a perfect gift may be a bottle of the Pisco Portón.

Pisco Portón is a new and unique spirit that’s made by the hand of Peru’s most famous pisco authority, Johnny Schuler.

After a thirty year love affair with Peru’s native spirit, pisco, Pisco Portón will surely become a drink high on everybody’s wish list.

Every single drop of Pisco Portón comes from inside a grape. No water is ever used to dilute or adulterate this wonderful new spirit from Peru.

Pisco Portón is created at Hacienda la Caravedo, which dates back from 1684. Hacienda la Caravedo is the oldest working distillery in the Americas and uses gravity powered design.

Derived from the springs of centuries-old grandeur where glacial fed rivers wind from the Andes Mountains to irrigate vineyards along the Pacific Coast in Ica, Peru – the result is the delicious and velvety taste of Pisco Portón

So for this Father’s Day, consider making a bottle of new Pisco Portón the perfect gift for the discerning man in your life. Offer him a true taste for adventure.

Pisco Portón Capitan
Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Pisco Portón
• 1 ½ oz vermouth
• 1 dash Angostura bitters
• maraschino cherry garnish

Directions:
– Pour vermouth and Pisco Portón into a shaker with ice then add the dash of bitters.
– Stir ingredients together until cool.
– Strain into a martini glass with a maraschino cherry resting at the bottom.
– If you’d prefer a sweeter taste, add 1/2 ounce of vermouth.
– For a drier drink, add 1/2 oz of Pisco Portón.