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Cocktails 101: Cuban Cocktails with Pisco

The Pisco Mojito and Peru Libre

The Pisco Mojito and Peru Libre

The Mojito and Cuba Libre are two classic Cuban cocktails that every mixologist knows how to prepare. But in Peru of course, we pay homage to these cocktails by preparing them with Pisco instead of rum. The inspiration for these drinks came from a cocktail book by Gaston Acurio. And one of my favorite things about these recipes is that many of the measurements are to taste. That way you can have some fun mixing, tasting, and sharing these cocktails with your friends. Presenting, the Pisco Mojito and Peru Libre, two wonderful examples of the versatility and playfulness of Pisco cocktails.
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