Alcoholic Beverage Mix: Pisco Punch Recipe
Slapping together a Pisco Punch is a traditional, boozy part of San Francisco's history. Invented by the bartender Duncan Nicol in the 1890s, this powerhouse cocktail is a three-ingredient delight - just shake pisco, lemon juice, and pineapple gum syrup together, and serve it up with a pineapple wedge for a touch of class. The pineapple gum syrup, made by steeping fruit in sugar-water thickened with gum arabic, takes the edge off the strong pisco, making it easier to swallow.
To grab yourself some pineapple gum syrup, head over to your local liquor store or order online. Brand like Small Hand Foods is highly recommended. You can also find pisco at well-stocked liquor stores or online. This recipe was inspired by our journey through the drinks of San Francisco's seedy past.
Ingredients:- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle pisco- 10 ounces pineapple gum syrup- 9 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 7 medium lemons)- Ice, for serving- 12 small fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish
Instructions:1. Combine the pisco, pineapple gum syrup, and lemon juice in a large container. Pop it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.2. When you're ready to serve, give the mixture a quick stir, then pour over ice and decorate with a pineapple wedge.
Note: If you can't find pineapple gum syrup at your local liquor store, there are other options available online:
- Liber & Co.: Offer a Pineapple Gum Syrup available on wholesale platforms like Faire. To purchase, sign up for Faire to access wholesale pricing. The MSRP for Liber & Co. syrups typically costs around $15[1].
- Online Retailers: Check out specialty food or cocktail supply websites for pineapple gum syrup. Some popular options like Monin or Harders don't list specific pineapple gum syrup, but you can explore their offerings for similar products[2][3][5].
- Contact Local Suppliers or Mixology Stores: If Liber & Co. isn't available in your region, reach out to local mixology stores or specialty food retailers that might carry pineapple gum syrup or know suppliers who do.
[1] https://www.faire.com/shop/liber-co/pineapple-gum-syrup[2] https://www.monin.com/us/en/recipes/classic-pineapple-syrup[3] https://www.harders-mumm.de/en/products/syrup/pineapple[5] https://www.amazon.com/Fine-Dining-Lovers-Pineapple-Alcopops/dp/B00HGRQ87U
- To replicate the traditional Pisco Punch, consider obtaining Small Hand Foods' pineapple gum syrup, a renowned brand, from liquor stores or order online.
- This cocktail's this recipe is inspired by the drinks of San Francisco's historical past, calling for ingredients like pisco, pineapple gum syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- For those who cannot find pineapple gum syrup at their local liquor store, there are alternative options available online, such as Liber & Co., Monin, Harders, and other specialty food or cocktail supply websites.
