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    Blood Orange Pisco Sour

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 Β· Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Emily Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 29 Comments

    This Blood Orange Pisco Sour Cocktail is as delicious as it is pretty. With pisco, blood orange and 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 with egg white foam and dehydrated oranges on top
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    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!

    How to Make a Blood Orange Pisco Sour

    1. Place all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and dry shake for 15-20 seconds.
    2. 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 πŸŽ“!

    blood orange pisco sour after dry shaking in shaker

    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

    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!

    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 πŸ˜‰).

    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 it can also just stand by itself without a garnish, IMO.

    dehydrated orange on top of egg white cocktail foam

    More Cocktail Recipes to Check Out

    • Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe
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    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
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    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
    • ΒΎ 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.
      blood orange pisco sour after dry shake in shaker
    • Add a scoop of ice to the shaker and shake again for another 8-10 seconds until everything is nice and cold.
      blood orange cocktail with an orange garnish
    • 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 itΒ safeΒ to useΒ raw eggsΒ if they are pasteurized. Bottom Line:Β Raw eggsΒ may contain a type of pathogenic bacteria called Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. However, the risk of anΒ 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.

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

    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.

    a coupe glass with a blood orange pisco sour and a dehydrated orange on top
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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!!πŸ˜‚

        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 πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Emily says

        February 08, 2021 at 5:15 pm

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

        Reply

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