Sometimes, you absolutely positively need to serve 30 Pisco Sours at once… Read more →
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Cocktails 101: 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… Read more →
Peruvian Alfajores
With origins in the Arab world, this caramel cookie sandwich delicacy was introduced to South America by the Spanish from Andalucia. Today, it’s one of the most popular pastries all over Latin America, where each country has their own version and claims to make the best one. One soft, creamy, buttery bite and you’ll taste the sweet spices of a… Read more →
Semana Numero 49
A modern reminder of the Barbary Coast’s Gold Rush Days and the 49’ers that brought Peruvian Pisco from Lima to San Francisco on their journey to the West Coast. Read more →
Pisco Sour en Gelatina (Pisco Sour Jelly Shots)
Inspired by a recent article on Pisco Sour Jelly Shots, I quickly began to experiment and came up with this version of Pisco Sour en Gelatina. Part cocktail and part dessert, this is one fabulous creation and the only thing more fun that taking a shot is making these shots. If you already know how to make a Pisco Sour,… Read more →