Celebrate National Pisco Day on February 2nd

As you might know, Peruvian cuisine is HOT right now – topping the National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot for 2013 list. So, if you’re going to dive into this new foodie trend, it’s only appropriate to complement it with the a spirit that comes to us from Peru – pisco! This makes February 2^nd the perfect opportunity to rediscover this delicious spirit, or try it for the first time.

A ton of local bars and restaurants are already on board, including La Duni (4264 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, TX), where you can try a delicious take on a Pisco Sour called The Crossover Sour.

Quick Facts about Pisco:

• Pisco, also known as the “5^th white spirit,” is a type of brandy that is cultivated from grapes.
• When mixed with lime juice, simple syrup, a dash of egg whites and bitters, it becomes a delicious drink that comes to us from Peru, called the Pisco Sour.
• The history of the spirit dates back to the 16^th century, and the Pisco Sour is nearly 100 years old.
• First created by the American ex-pat Victor Morris, and then perfected by Peruvia bartender, Mario Bruguet.
• Portón pisco, is the first truly premium pisco available in the U.S., and makes for the ultimate Pisco Sour. As this category’s equivalent to a single-malt scotch, it combines centuries-old methods with state-of-the-art and eco-friendly technologies to create a mosto verde pisco of unmatched quality.

The Crossover Sour
Created by Daniel Guillen, La Duni, Dallas, TX

Ingredients

• 2 parts Portón pisco
• ½ part Chambord Liqueur
• 1 part Lemon juice
• 2 parts Spiced Malbec Reduction
• 1 egg white
• 1 barspoon Fernet Branca

Garnish:

• 1 Mint Sprig
• Cinnamon dust

Glassware: Double old fashioned glass
Method:

1. Dry shake all ingredients
2. Add ice and shake again.
3. Strain into glassware without ice.
4. Garnish with mint sprig and cinnamon.

 

 

 

Other bars in Dallas-Fort Worth that carry Pisco:

1. The People’s Last Stand, 5319 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75206
2. The Usual, 1408 W. Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
3. Bolsa, 614 West Davis, Dallas, TX 75208
4. Cedar Social, 1326 South Lamar Street  Dallas, TX 75215

Let me know what your thoughts are about Pisco!