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Capitán

Capitán

Classic

Pisco and sweet vermouth, a Peruvian Manhattan.

Before DinnerSpirit-ForwardHerbalElegant
3 minEasyStrong

Floral, grapey pisco with rich, herbal vermouth and warm bitters. Smooth, aromatic, and dry-edged.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Pisco
  • 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange twist · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the pisco, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with an orange twist.

The Story

The Capitán is a Peruvian and Chilean pisco cocktail that follows the Manhattan template, swapping whiskey for pisco. It has long been served in pisco-producing regions as a stirred, aromatic aperitif.

Glass · Coupe glassGarnish · Orange twist