Maracuya Sour
The Maracuya Sour is a vibrant and tangy cocktail that features the exotic flavor of passion fruit. It's a twist on the classic Pisco Sour, originating from South America, and incorporates the sweet and tart notes of maracuya, or passion fruit, to create a refreshing and visually appealing drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- rocks or old-fashioned glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Pisco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz maracuya (passion fruit) syrup
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 egg white
- Ice cubes
- Angostura bitters for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the Pisco, lime juice, maracuya syrup, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Add ice to the shaker to fill it halfway, then shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture and create a frothy texture from the egg white.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled rocks or old-fashioned glass, discarding the ice.
- Top with a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
- Gently stir the bitters into the foam to create an attractive design, if desired.
Notes
The egg white in this cocktail is not cooked, which may not be suitable for those with certain health conditions, pregnant women, or those with compromised immune systems. Pasteurized egg whites can be used as a safer alternative.