Pisco Manhattan

Inspired by the Manhattan cocktail from the late 1800′s, the Pisco Manhattan uses Pisco instead of rye or bourbon and is a great example of how well Pisco pairs with sweet vermouth. It’s a truly natural and flavorful pairing, and the Pisco provides the unique Peruvian touch to an iconic cocktail that is rich with history and tradition.

Since both sweet vermouth and Pisco are made from grapes, it is not surprising that they play so well together in a cocktail glass. And thought there are many recipes for this cocktail, I based it on the classic Manhattan recipe in Brad Parson’s new book Bitters, A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All, in which he recommends both Angostura and orange bitters.
Continue reading

Pisco Sazerac

The Sazerac cocktail is history in a glass. It’s the official cocktail of New Orleans, and the height of its popularity in 1850 coincides with the Gold Rush in California and the arrival of Pisco in San Francisco. After enjoying a Sazerac in New Orleans during the International Food Bloggers Conference, I was truly inspired by its flavor and history.
Continue reading