JW Marriott El Convento Cusco's Ají-Infused Pisco Sour

Name: JW Marriott El Convento Cusco's Ají-Infused Pisco Sour
Ingredients: 7 ice cubes; 3 ounce pisco, infused with three dried aji peppers; 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 ounce simple syrup; 1 ounce egg white; angostura bitters

Fabiana Santana|Nov. 24, 2014 3:15 pm EST

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Located in one of the world’s gastronomic capitals, JW Marriott El Convento Cusco turns up the heat with its ají-infused Pisco sour in honor of National Pepper Month. Commonly known as the Peruvian hot pepper, ajís can range in heat from 40,000-50,000 on the Scoville heat meter. Commonly found in dried or powdered form, it’s got a pungent flavor that finds its way into many traditional Peruvian dishes.Click here for more cocktail recipes.

Servings

1

Ingredients

7 ice cubes
3 ounce pisco, infused with three dried aji peppers
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce egg white
angostura bitters

Directions

Add the Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds. Pour into a chilled, stemless martini glass and garnish with three drops of bitters.