During our vacation in San Pedro de Atacama, one of the things I tried in different places was the Rica-Rica pisco sour. I love pisco sour; it's the Chilean national drink, and the Rica-Rica gives it a more marked freshness, adding flavors like mint and thyme.
Rica-Rica is an herb native to the Atacama Desert. It is available on Amazon (affiliated link). You can substitute with thyme or enjoy your Pisco sour.
In our house, the bar is my husband's territory. At the most, I open a bottle of champagne ... so this recipe is his.
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Rica-Rica Pisco Sour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Chilean
Description
A great way to give your pisco sour a twist.
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon Rica Rica + a few grains to decorate
- 1 cup (240 ml) of pisco (I used Alto del Carmen 35th)
- 1 cup (240 ml) simple syrup
- 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice or lime
- 1 egg white (optional)
- Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Add a teaspoon of Rica-Rica to a cup of pisco. Stir well. Marinate for at least a week (one month is better) in a dry place without direct light.
- Strain the pisco macerated and place in a blender jug/blender.
- Add the simple syrup, lemon juice or lime, and egg white. Refrigerate.
- Blend for 15 seconds until well blended.
- Serve immediately in cold glasses.
- Add one or two drops of bitters to taste.
- Sprinkle a few grains of Rica-Rica on the surface.
Juan And Rizwan says
Where we can buy rica rica in USA
Pilar Hernandez says
Check with https://chinchileproducts.com
Good luck.
Connie says
My son brought me some rica-rica from Chile. What else can I do with it besides make pisco sours?
Pilar Hernandez says
Any dessert or salad with mint, they belong to the same family.