Chilcano
Peru's everyday highball.
LevelEasy
MethodBuild
GlassHighball
Serves1
Ingredients
- 50 mlPisco
- 15 mlLime juiceSqueeze it fresh. Bottled juice tastes flat. 1 lime gives about 25 ml.
- Top upGinger ale
- 2 dashesAngostura bitters (optional)
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Bar spoon
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Chilcano
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Add the pisco and lime juice.
- Top with ginger ale, add bitters and stir.
Garnish: Lime wheel