Highball

Chilcano

Name: Chilcano
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Pisco; 15 ml Lime juice; 10 ml Simple syrup; 120 ml Ginger ale; 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Served in a highball glass

Ingredients

60 ml Pisco
15 ml Lime juice
10 ml Simple syrup
120 ml Ginger ale
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

Build pisco, lime and syrup in a highball glass over ice. Top with ginger ale and add bitters.

Garnish

Lime wheel

Origin story

Chilcano is a classic Peruvian cocktail that dates back to the early 20th century, typically made with pisco and ginger ale. It has become a symbol of Peru's vibrant drinking culture and is often enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif.