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    Home » Cocktails

    Blood Orange Pisco Sour

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 · Modified: May 4, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

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    This Blood Orange Pisco Sour Cocktail is as delicious as it is pretty. With pisco, blood orange juice, lime juice, and an egg white, this cocktail is sure to impress. Make this cocktail for your next party or as a little treat for yourself.

    blood-orange-pisco-sours

    The first time I tried a pisco sour was also the first time I had a cocktail with egg white in it. Needless to say, I was sold from the first sip and the pisco sour has been one of my favorite cocktails since.

    This blood orange version uses fresh-squeezed blood orange juice to create a beautiful pink-colored cocktail that is perfect for a holiday celebration or any day of the week!

    Jump to:
    • What is Pisco?
    • How to Make a Blood Orange Pisco Sour
    • Why and How to Dry Shake a Cocktail
    • Do you have to add an egg white?
    • How to make Simple Syrup
    • How to Garnish a Blood Orange Pisco Sour
    • Tools for the Home Bartender
    • Blood Orange Pisco Sour
    • Did you make this Blood Orange Pisco Sour Cocktail?

    What is Pisco?

    Pisco is actually a brandy from Peru and Chile made from grapes. It reminds me a little of tequila because of the sharp, earthy aroma. It definitely tastes smoother than it smells though.

    The Pisco Sour is the most common drink I know of for this spirit and how I discovered it. I first tried a Pisco Sour at a Peruvian restaurant in San Francisco and since then it has been a favorite of mine. The citrus and egg white help balance out the pungent nature of the pisco.

    bottle of  Capel pisco

    How to Make a Blood Orange Pisco Sour

    Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 15-20 seconds. Add a scoop of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 15-20 seconds until everything is nice and cold.

    Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into your favorite coupe glass. Garnish with a dehydrated orange peel or a lime slice if desired. Enjoy immediately.

    pisco sour cocktails with blood oranges for garnish

    Why and How to Dry Shake a Cocktail

    The reason you dry shake a cocktail is to make the egg white nice and foamy and to mix all of the ingredients together. When you shake it once before you add the ice, all of the ingredients incorporate together and the egg white begins to foam. The second shake is with ice to get your cocktail nice and cold.

    By the way, the opposite of a dry shake is a wet shake. This is shaking a cocktail with ice. Now you know something you may not have known yesterday 🎓!

    blood orange pisco sour after dry shaking in shaker

    Do you have to add an egg white?

    You will not have a traditional Pisco Sour if you do not add an egg white. However, you can still enjoy this cocktail without the egg white. See my notes in the recipe card on the USDA comments on egg whites in the recipe. Not everyone is comfortable adding egg white to their drink, and that’s ok!

    blood orange pisco sours with egg white foam and dehydrated oranges on top
    Click on the image above to PIN for later!

    How to make Simple Syrup

    To make a simple syrup for cocktails, add one cup of sugar and one cup of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil so that all of the sugar dissolves.

    Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool before using. Store in a sealable container in the fridge and it should last for several weeks (but it probably won't make it that long 😉).

    How to Garnish a Blood Orange Pisco Sour

    If you want to make the beautiful dehydrated oranges as seen in my photos, check out my post HERE. If you don't have the patience to wait, you can also use a blood orange or lime wedge on the side of the glass. This drink is so pretty that it can also just stand by itself without a garnish, IMO.

    dehydrated orange on top of egg white cocktail foam

      Tools for the Home Bartender

      Being a home bartender can be so much fun…if you have the right tools. You don’t have to break the bank and you don’t have to own EVERY tool you’ve ever seen at a bar.

      But, if you want good cocktails, you need the right tools. Check out my post on Home Bar Tools for the best essential tools for home bartenders.

      blood orange cocktail with an orange garnish

      Blood Orange Pisco Sour

      A pisco sour with blood orange juice makes this beautigul pink drink!
      5 from 16 votes
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      Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
      Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
      Servings: 1 cocktail
      Calories: 222kcal
      Author: EmilyFabulous

      Equipment

      • cocktail shaker
      • measuring jigger
      • fine-mesh strainer
      • coupe cocktail glass

      Ingredients

      • 2 ounces Pisco
      • 1 ounces blood orange juice
      • 1 ounces lime juice
      • ¾ ounces simple syrup
      • 1 egg white
      • dehydrated orange or lime wedge garnish (optional)

      Instructions

      • Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 8-10 seconds.
      • Add a scoop of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 8-10 seconds until everything is nice and cold.
      • Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into your favorite coupe glass. Garnish with a dehydrated orange peel or a lime slice if desired. Enjoy immediately.

      Notes

      • *The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers it safe to use raw eggs if they are pasteurized. Bottom Line: Raw eggs may contain a type of pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. However, the risk of an egg being contaminated is quite low. Please proceed at your own risk and decide if you are ok with this. I have never had an issue.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 3.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

      Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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      Comments

      1. Swathi says

        February 12, 2021 at 5:35 pm

        5 stars
        Looks delicious I love orange Pisco sour

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 13, 2021 at 3:47 am

          Thanks, Swathi!

          Reply
      2. debra says

        February 10, 2021 at 2:01 pm

        5 stars
        I loved this super fun recipe. Will definitely be making it again.

        Reply
      3. Leslie says

        February 09, 2021 at 5:44 pm

        5 stars
        Delightful drink!

        Reply
      4. Gabriela says

        February 09, 2021 at 11:39 am

        5 stars
        How beautiful and the addition of the egg white I imagine is just so mouthwatering. I love that you used the brandy from peru as well. Im gonna have to order that somewhere I usually use the brandy from Mexico. That blood orange slice at the top just elevates the drink so much, saving this for the Holla'days.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 4:35 pm

          Thanks! Oh, now I'm intrigued with finding brandy from Mexico! Challenge accepted...LOL.

          Reply
      5. Maur says

        February 09, 2021 at 5:30 am

        5 stars
        I love how the pisco sour recipe turned out! Not too sweet

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 4:34 pm

          Oh good! That's one of the things I like about pisco.

          Reply
      6. Lilly says

        February 09, 2021 at 1:28 am

        5 stars
        This is so pretty and looks delicious!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 2:55 am

          Thanks, Lilly, it's quite tasty!

          Reply
      7. kerri says

        February 09, 2021 at 1:19 am

        5 stars
        Man, this drink would be the perfect end to a tough day or a great way to start the weekend!!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 2:57 am

          So true...I'm pretty sure I have made it for both!!😂

          Reply
      8. Micheke says

        February 09, 2021 at 12:23 am

        5 stars
        Love this cocktail as it’s got my fave type of orange! So pretty too!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 12:42 am

          Thank you, blood Oranges do make the best color!

          Reply
      9. Addison says

        February 09, 2021 at 12:02 am

        5 stars
        So refreshing and delicious!

        Reply
      10. Chloe says

        February 08, 2021 at 9:31 pm

        5 stars
        Beautiful, thanks for the great recipe!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 09, 2021 at 12:42 am

          You are welcome!

          Reply
      11. Fabiana says

        February 08, 2021 at 5:45 pm

        5 stars
        It looks incredibly delicious. I'll try to do it for Valentine's Day! Thanks for sharing

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 6:03 pm

          It's perfect for Valentine's Day, thanks, Fabiana!

          Reply
      12. Jacqueline Meldrum says

        February 08, 2021 at 5:07 pm

        5 stars
        That sounds love. I do love blood oramges when I can get them. They taste great and are such a gorgeous colour.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 5:14 pm

          I totally agree! Blood oranges just have such a cool flavor and color!

          Reply
      13. Shadi says

        February 08, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        5 stars
        My family is going to love this, thank you for the recipe!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 5:14 pm

          You are welcome!

          Reply
      14. Priya says

        February 08, 2021 at 4:50 pm

        5 stars
        I know it's just Monday morning but I need this drink now! It looks so good.

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 5:14 pm

          Thanks, Priya! A Monday cocktail can be a good idea once in a while 😁.

          Reply
      15. Kate says

        February 08, 2021 at 4:35 pm

        5 stars
        What a gorgeous cocktail! Blood oranges are very 'now' and we're all in need of a cocktail or seven at the moment. Love it!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          So true, Kate. I love blood orange season!

          Reply
      16. Kathryn says

        February 08, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        5 stars
        I love blood oranges and this sounds delicious as a cocktail! I can't wait to try this in a few months when I'm not pregnant 🙂

        Reply
        • Emily says

          February 08, 2021 at 5:15 pm

          It will be worth the wait!! And... congratulations!

          Reply

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