Cusco: Pisco Sour Class and Tasting with Local Guide

Cusco Region, Peru



Learn how to prepare an authentic Peruvian Pisco Sour with an instructor. Discover the ingredients, learn the secrets of its preparation, and enjoy your own drink.

Highlights

  • Learn to make a Pisco Sour with a local guide and a specialized bartender
  • Discover the secrets behind one of Peru’s most iconic drinks: the Pisco Sour
  • Explore the different varieties of pisco and learn to recognize their aromas
  • Enjoy a guided tasting of 4 varieties of pisco and learn about their profiles
  • Take in panoramic views of Cusco while sipping on your freshly made cocktail

Description

Begin with a guided tasting of four varieties of pisco, where you’ll learn to recognize their characteristics, aromas, and distinct profiles. Taste Pisco Quebranta, with an intense flavor and silky texture, perfect for making cocktails. Try Pisco Italia, delicately aromatic, with pleasant floral and fruity notes. Sip Pisco Torontel, light, sweet, and elegant—ideal for sipping at your leisure. Finally, taste Pisco Acholado, a balanced blend of different grape varieties that offers a unique profile. Learn to identify the main nuances of each variety and discover what makes each type of pisco special. Then, become a bartender for a day. With professional tools and guidance from an expert, learn how to make the perfect Pisco Sour, balancing each of its ingredients. Select pisco as the base of the drink. Add freshly squeezed lime juice to add freshness and acidity, goma syrup to add just the right touch of sweetness, egg white to achieve its characteristic foam and creamy texture, and Angostura as the finishing touch that rounds out its aromas. Shake, pour, and toast to your experience in Cusco. Enjoy the Pisco Sour you made yourself while taking in the city’s breathtaking panoramic views and sharing a special moment in a cozy atmosphere.

Includes

Pisco tasting of four varieties Pisco Sour making class Guidance from a local guide and specialized bartender

Excludes

Transportation to the venue Meals other than the Pisco Sour

Important Information

  • Participants must be of legal drinking age The activity takes place in Cusco

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