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The Quirky Foodster Team

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Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish

Ingredients

  • Pisco — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
  • Sweet vermouth — 45 ml (1 1/2 oz)
  • Angostura bitters — 1 dash

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until well chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. 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.