Sparkling Orange-Lime Pisco Cocktail
Serves 1
Adapted from Chow
Light, refreshing, and sparkling, this is an ideal party cocktail. You can drink a couple, and it pairs well with finger food or a burger. The drink gets its flavor from Latin America: Its base liquor is Peruvian pisco, a white brandy made in that country, and its sweetness comes from oranges and limes.
When making this cocktail, be sure to follow the muddling steps. Muddling citrus releases not only the fruits’ juices but also the oils of their peels. (Which means more flavor.) Also, unless you’re a stiff cocktail drinker, I recommend adding the optional simple syrup. This makes the drink a little softer—and more party-like. And finally, given that this is a cocktail for a crowd, don’t hesitate to multiply the recipe and make a big batch in advance. Simply store the punch in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
2 orange slices, ¼-inch thick
1 lime slice, ¼-inch thick
1 ½ ounces Peruvian pisco
1 ounce orange-flavored liquor, like Cointreau
½ teaspoon simple syrup (optional)
2 dashes orange bitters
Ice
Lime-flavored sparkling water
Place orange and lime slices in a cocktail shaker. Using a muddling stick or a wooden spoon, press the fruit until juice is released. Add pisco, orange-flavored liquor, simple syrup (if using), and orange bitters. Top the shaker, and shake thoroughly, about 25 shakes.
Add 3 or 4 cubes of ice to a small highball glass. Pour pisco mixture over ice and top with about 1/3 cup lime-flavored sparkling water. Garnish with a thin slice of lime, if desired.
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“Drink a couple?” I know no sure thing.
such – that was supposed to say such.
See I’ve already had four…