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    Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe

    Published: Jan 11, 2020 · Modified: Oct 24, 2021 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    This Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe is a cocktail that is easy to make at home. It's made with pisco, homemade lavender syrup, and egg white for a creamy and floral treat!

    lavender pisco sour with syrup and lavender sprigs
    Jump to Recipe

    Lavender has become something that I use in the kitchen all the time. I made this Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe all weekend with my friends and everyone loved it. This craft cocktail is very easy to make, and with the homemade lavender syrup recipe below, it's sure to impress.

    The Lavender Pisco Sour was my first variation on the pisco sour to try and since then I have a few others I think you might like. Check out my Grapefruit Pisco Sour and my Blood Orange Pisco Sour for more twists on this delicious drink!

    How to Make a Lavender Pisco Sour

    Once you have all of your ingredients and tools ready, all you have to do is shake and serve! Place all of the ingredients into your cocktail shaker and dry shake first. Then, add ice and shake again to make sure your cocktail is nice and cold. Double strain the cocktail (a regular strainer and a fine-mesh strainer) into the cocktail glass, garnish and enjoy!

    lavender pisco sour with dried lavender buds
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    What is "Dry Shake"?

    This craft cocktail is made in a cocktail shaker because of the egg white and lime juice. You will also shake this cocktail twice. The first time is "dry shake" without ice to ensure the egg white becomes nice and foamy and all of the ingredients are well incorporated. The second shake is with ice to get your cocktail nice and cold.

    lavender pisco sour with a bottle of pisco

    What is Pisco?

    Pisco is a brandy from Peru and Chile made from grapes. It reminds me a little of tequila because of the sharp, earthy aroma, however, it tastes smoother than it smells. 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. In this variation, the sweet lavender syrup adds another delectable layer of floral flavor and aroma.

    bottle of capel pisco

    What is in a Traditional Pisco Sour?

    The first time I had a pisco sour was at a Peruvian restaurant in San Francisco. I was very young and new to craft cocktails but one sip of my Pisco Sour and I was in love.

    The traditional pisco sour has pisco, lime, simple syrup, and egg white. According to Wikipedia, "A pisco sour is an alcoholic cocktail of Peruvian origin that is typical of the cuisines from Peru and Chile. The drink's name comes from pisco, which is its base liquor, and the cocktail term sour, in reference to sour citrus juice and sweetener components."

    lavender pisco sour in a coupe with dried lavender on top

    How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

    Place ¼ cup of dried lavender buds, 2 cups water, and 2 cups sugar into a small pot and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes and then remove from the heat. Allow the mixture to steep and cool for at least an hour. Strain the flower buds from the liquid and add food coloring if desired.

    You can find the full how-to recipe HERE and also check out my post on 10 Uses for Homemade Lavender Syrup which has other ideas for what to use it for.

    lavender syrup in a bottle with a sprig of dried lavender

    Do You Have to Add Egg White?

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

    An alternative to adding egg white to cocktails is to substitute aquafaba instead. Aquafaba is the “bean liquid” usually from garbanzo beans/chickpeas. It’s gluten-free and dairy-free and an excellent alternative for people with an egg allergy, who don’t consume eggs or do not want to use raw egg white. All you need to do is substitute 1-2 tablespoon of aquafaba for 1 egg white.

    If you omit egg white or aquafaba altogether, I would suggest shaking the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and pouring over fresh ice in a glass. You could also top it with some soda or tonic water for a sparkling lavender treat.

    Tools for Home Bartending

    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.

    Check out some of my other Cocktail Recipes

    • Blood Orange Pisco Sour
    • Modern Negroni
    • Black Walnut Bitters Recipes
    • Classic Daiquiri
    • Lilac Gin Cocktail
    • The Last Word Cocktail
    lavender pisco sour in a coupe with dried lavender on top

    Lavender Pisco Sour

    The Lavender Pisco Sour Recipe is a cocktail that is easy to make at home. It's made with pisco, homemade lavender syrup and egg white for a creamy and floral treat!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 201kcal
    Author: EmilyFabulous

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • measuring jigger
    • fine-mesh strainer
    • bartending strainer or strainer on the cocktail shaker

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces pisco
    • 1 ounce fresh lime juice (or you could try lemon!)
    • 1 ounce lavender syrup (see recipe below)
    • 1 egg white*
    • dried lavender buds for garnish

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and dry shake (no ice) first to get the egg white frothy and mixed in well. Add ice to the shaker and shake for another 20-30 seconds.
      lavender pisco sour after dry shake
    • Double strain (through a regular strainer and a fine-mesh strainer) into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lavender sprig or dried lavender buds and enjoy!
      lavender pisco sour in a coupe glass

    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

    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 14.9g | Calcium: 6mg

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

    pisco sour with lavender
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Julia says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Wow! Making this would be quite an adventure. I've never had lavender in a drink before.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 29, 2021 at 2:46 pm

        It is like a little adventure in cocktail fun!😁

        Reply
    2. Leah says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:35 pm

      Now that I’m no longer pregnant I am living for your cocktail recipes! I love pisco sours and have a bottle of pisco in my garage pantry. I am intrigued by the lavender! I will need to try this recipe out soon.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 29, 2021 at 3:29 am

        Leah, I'm so glad you have pisco in your garage so you can make this cocktail!

        Reply
    3. Bobbie says

      April 28, 2021 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a beautiful drink! Very impressive for entertaining with friends!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 29, 2021 at 3:30 am

        Bobbie, I totally agree. I love a good and impressive cocktail to share with friends!

        Reply
    4. Meenakshi says

      April 28, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks super delicious. Definitely gonna give it a try.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 29, 2021 at 3:30 am

        You are going to love it, I promise 😬.

        Reply
    5. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

      April 28, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      That lavender syrup sounds wonderful. I've never had a cocktail with eggs whites in it before. What a unique drink!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        April 29, 2021 at 3:30 am

        Thanks, Cindy!

        Reply
    6. debra says

      August 11, 2020 at 12:45 am

      5 stars
      Lovely and refreshing!

      Reply
    7. Leslie says

      August 08, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      What a creamy and delightful cocktail!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2020 at 5:17 pm

        Thanks, I love the texture a simple egg white adds to a cocktail.

        Reply
    8. Amy says

      August 08, 2020 at 6:19 am

      5 stars
      Wow1 I can't wait to try this! I love pisco sours but have never tried with lavender before.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        If you love pisco sours, you will enjoy this variation for sure!

        Reply
    9. Chef Dennis says

      August 08, 2020 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      This Lavender Pisco Sour looks super mouthwatering! I must try this.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2020 at 5:17 pm

        Thanks, it's so refreshing and the lavender adds just the right twist!

        Reply
    10. Linda says

      August 07, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      You got me at lavender syrup and that color looks so inviting

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2020 at 5:18 pm

        I make this lavender syrup all the time and put it in everything!

        Reply
    11. Estelle Forrest says

      August 07, 2020 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for more uses for all the lavender I have! This looks so classy.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 08, 2020 at 5:19 pm

        It is classy and so delicious. If you have tons of lavender definitely make this cocktail and you can use the syrup for all kinds of other goodies.

        Reply
    12. Sue says

      August 07, 2020 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      I need to get some lavender just to make this cocktail!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        Yes, and once you do you will find other ways to use it as well!

        Reply
    13. Andréa Janssen says

      August 07, 2020 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe for Lavender pisco sour. I love this summer variation and I'm sure going to make it more often.

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        Thank you, it is perfect for summer!

        Reply
    14. Robyn says

      August 07, 2020 at 8:08 am

      5 stars
      This sounds amazing, perfect for this weekend 😉 I can't wait to make my own lavender syrup too!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        You will love the syrup and it has so many uses other than the cocktail!

        Reply
    15. Alexandra says

      August 07, 2020 at 5:11 am

      5 stars
      Such an elegant drink - we love the use of lavender here! Cheers!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        August 07, 2020 at 2:40 pm

        Thank you, elegant is a great word for it!

        Reply

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