Pisco Punch is a fruity and powerful classic cocktail prepared with a combination of pisco, pineapple and citrus flavors. With its tropical character and balanced sweet-sour structure, it is known as a refreshing but effective drink especially preferred on summer evenings.
The story of Pisco Punch begins in the late 19th century in San Francisco, America. This cocktail was popularized by a bartender named Duncan Nicol, who worked at the Bank Exchange Saloon, one of the famous bars of the time. Nicol's Pisco Punch was so famous that long lines of customers would form outside the bar to try it.
One of the most interesting things about the cocktail is that the exact recipe was kept secret for years. Duncan Nicol kept the ingredients of the drink a big secret and therefore many people could not figure out for a long time exactly how the Pisco Punch was prepared. People used to tell me that this cocktail was very refreshing, but had an unexpectedly strong effect.
“Some experiences seem mild at first, but their impact stays with you for a long time.”
Over time, the Pisco Punch became one of the symbols of San Francisco's gold mining era, and today it is considered one of the historic drinks in the world of classic cocktails. Thanks to its tropical flavors and the character of pisco, it offers a drink that is both fresh and strong. Today, it is one of the cocktails rediscovered in modern bars.
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Ingredients
Unit System
50 mlPisco
40 mlFresh Pineapple Juice
15 mlLime Juice
10 mlSugar Syrup
Afew drops of Vanilla Extract (optional)
·Ice
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Method
1
Add pisco, pineapple juice, lime juice and sugar syrup to the shaker.
2
Shake vigorously with plenty of ice.
3
Strain the mixture into a pre-chilled coupe glass.
4
Optionally add a few drops of vanilla extract to complete the flavor.
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Bartender Tips
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Use fresh pineapple juice - this is the most important element that determines the tropical character of the cocktail.
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Pisco quality is important - an aromatic pisco enhances the character of the cocktail.
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Pre-chill the glass - the cocktail is more balanced and fresh.
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