Capitán
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Pisco — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 1 dash
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: Peru's pisco-based Manhattan cousin, pairing pisco with sweet vermouth for a rich, stirred classic.
Cultural Background: A Peruvian classic, reflecting the same Manhattan-style spirit-and-vermouth template applied to the country's national spirit.
Tips: A rich, well-made sweet vermouth is important here since it makes up half the drink.
Variations: A dash of orange bitters instead of Angostura gives a brighter, more aromatic version.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a rich, stirred Peruvian classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 175 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this similar to a Manhattan?
A: Structurally very similar — pisco stands in for whiskey, with the vermouth-forward ratio giving it a rich, similar character.
- Pisco — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Sweet vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
- Angostura bitters — 1 dash
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