Pisco Sour
A smooth, sharp and refreshing amalgamation of Pisco, fresh lime juice, pineapple and a touch of Peychaud’s bitters. Served Straight Up.
Created by Victor Morris at Morris’ Bar in Lima, Peru. An extremely popular tipple from the prohibition era, this drink was such a favorite with the locals that other hotels such as the Maury and the Hotel Olivia began to serve it. A variation on the already acclaimed Whisky Sour, the Peruvian relative uses local liquor with the addition of the abundant pineapple.
It didn’t reach international status until after the good stuff was legalized again and traveling bartenders throughout Europe made their way back to America to return to work. Argentine politician Jose Julian Perez could be found sitting at Morris’ repeatedly sampling this local champion, one evening after a hefty session he exclaimed “… The kitsch! The Creole! This is the healthy joy and the real fun. Let’s prove it…”
