- 60 ml2 ozpisco
- 20 ml0.75 ozpineapple syrup
- 20 ml0.75 ozlime juice
Garnish: pineapple chunk
- Method
- Shaken
- Strength
- ~18% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add pisco, pineapple syrup and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a small pineapple chunk.
The story
A San Francisco saloon during the gold rush era built a secretive version of this that was famous enough to draw crowds from across the city, and the exact original recipe reportedly died with the bartender who made it. Modern versions are educated guesses built back up from old newspaper clippings.
Flavour
Quick answers
Pisco Punch questions
How do you make a Pisco Punch?
Add pisco, pineapple syrup and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a small pineapple chunk. You need 60 ml (2 oz) pisco, 20 ml (0.75 oz) pineapple syrup and 20 ml (0.75 oz) lime juice.
What's in a Pisco Punch?
Pisco, pineapple syrup and lime juice, garnished with pineapple chunk.
Is a Pisco Punch shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.
What glass is a Pisco Punch served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Pisco Punch?
About 18% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.
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