Brand Spotlight - Pisco Porton

Pisco Portón

Pisco Porton just made cocktails feel new again. Its unapologetically flavorful yet mixable character is a step above the usual choices for white spirits. This ultra premium spirit is made in the Hacienda la Caravedo in Ica, Peru, the oldest working distillery in the Americas, dating back to 1684. The distillery combines state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly practices while following the ageold traditions for distilling a clear white spirit from grapes.

Pisco Porton is a mosto verde pisco, which means the distillate is made from grape juice that has not completely fermented, retaining more of the original flavor and aroma of the grape. Close to 20 pounds of grapes must be used to make just one liter of Pisco Porton. Pisco Porton uniquely captures the terroir of the Peruvian landscape from which it is born. Its aroma is soft and welcoming: floral and fruity with hints of grassy herbs and white pepper. Upon sipping it, one may detect sweet and rich spicy flavors with notes of cinnamon, orange blossom and citrus. The finish is delicate, long and luxurious. Mix up some of these fabulous and flavorful concoctions and get a taste of true Peru authenticity.

Portonero

INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Pisco Porton 1 tsp. Fresh limejuice 1 tsp. Simple syrup 1 slice fresh ginger 1 dash of bitters Ginger Ale

PREPARATION Pour first five ingredients into a tall glass filled with ice. Fill with ginger ale. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.

Sweet Sofi

INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Pisco Porton 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. Tangerine juice 1 oz. Pineapple juice Pineapple wedge and cherry to garnish

PREPARATION Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a cherry and a wedge of pineapple.