Name: Chilcano Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 50 ml Pisco; 20 ml lime juice (fresh); Ginger Ale to top; 1 wedge lime juice (wedge optional)

Chilcano

Description

The Chilcano is one of Peru’s most popular long drinks, bringing together pisco, lime, and ginger ale in a bright, easy-drinking format. It is refreshing, aromatic, and highly approachable, making it a staple alongside the Pisco Sour.

Ingredients

50 ml Pisco
20 ml lime juice (fresh)
Ginger Ale to top
1 wedge lime juice (wedge optional)

Equipment needed

Bar Spoon

Instructions

Fill a tall glass with ice and add the pisco and lime juice.
Top with ginger ale.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish if desired and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Highball Glass (recommended)

A tall everyday glass for mixed drinks with ice and a longer pour.

240–350 ml Tall cylindrical shape with room for ice and mixer.

Best for: Moscow Mule, Dark and Stormy, Scotch Highball, Rum and Coke, Mojito variations.

Garnish: Good for wedges, spears, herbs, and long-drink garnishes.

Quick facts

3 mins Easy Approx. 13% ABV 1.6 units Cubed ice