PeruvianMedium · Chilled
Andean Sunrise
A morning riff on the classic Pisco Sour, bright with citrus and warmed by Andean spices, finished with a silky egg-white foam. Aguardiente stands in for the traditional quebranta pisco while orange juice lends a sunrise hue.
Prep
10 min
Total
10 min
Method
1
Combine aguardiente, lime juice, and orange juice in a sealed cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
2
Open the shaker and add honey and ground cinnamon. Drop in a thin slice of fresh ginger. Shake again for 10 seconds to integrate the sweetener.
3
Add egg white and white sugar to the mixture. Dry-shake (without ice) for 20 seconds to aerate the foam until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
4
5
Double-strain into two chilled coupe glasses, pouring slowly so the foam settles on top. Dust with a pinch of ground cinnamon as a finishing garnish.
Grade pending
Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 70% ingredient coverage
Calories
103
per serving
Protein
7g
Carbs
20g
Fat
0g
Sat. fat
0g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
15g
Sodium
116mg
DiabetesHeart HealthyLow Sodium DietBalanced MacrosLow FatLow Fiber
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
B
Environmental impact
Low impact
A–E · lower is better · includes estimates
kg CO2e
0.2
per serving
BCarbon
Aguardiente drives 39% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
3
Umami
7
Sweet
1
Salty
5
Sour
2
Bitter
4
Spicy
Textures
CreamyFizzySilkySmoothVelvety
Aromas
CitrusFloralHerbalSpicyWarm Spice
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
Cocktail ShakerTechniques
Double StrainingDry ShakingGarnish DustingWet Shaking
Safety & Storage
High Risk Population
This cocktail contains raw egg white foam. Pregnant women, young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised persons should avoid consumption due to Salmonella risk.
This cocktail contains aguardiente spirits. Not suitable for individuals with alcohol intolerance, those taking specific medications that interact with alcohol, or persons following alcohol-free dietary requirements.
Handling
Dry-shaking creates pressure in the sealed shaker. Always point the shaker away from your face and crack the seal to release pressure before opening after shaking.
Cross Contamination
Use separate shaker equipment or thoroughly clean between uses if preparing for guests with egg allergies. Sanitize all contact surfaces.
Shelf Life
Consume immediately after preparation. The egg white foam will begin to collapse within 15-20 minutes, affecting texture and appearance.
Allergen Warning
Clearly label this drink as containing egg. Never serve raw egg white preparations to guests without disclosing the egg content.
Pro Tips
Technique
The dry shake is the soul of this drink — without ice, you are coaxing air into the egg white until it reaches that luxurious, paint-like consistency. Listen for the sound changing from thin splashing to a thick, pudding-like pull against the metal. This cloud is what separates a true Pisco Sour from imitations.
Substitution
If Quebranta Pisco is unavailable, your chosen aguardiente still carries the Andean character, though you might reduce the honey by a quarter teaspoon to balance any additional sweetness the spirit may bring.
From the chef
The Andean Sunrise riffs on the classic pisco sour with purpose: aguardiente stands in for quebranta, orange juice adds a warm amber hue alongside the lime, and honey with ground cinnamon bring in the spiced sweetness the highlands have long favored. Fresh ginger cut into the shaker lends a quiet heat that lingers. The egg-white foam, aerated through a dry shake before the ice goes in, settles into a silky cloud that carries that final dusting of cinnamon. The result is balanced citrus lifted by warmth — something ceremonial without needing to announce itself.
TagsCocktailCitrusEgg WhiteSpirit ForwardSourFrothySpicedSweetWarmingGarnished
AllergensEggsSulfites
Source: generated · June 13, 2026