The first Saturday in February is Pisco Sour Day, the cocktail made with our flagship drink.
Pisco Sour Day 2024 represents a milestone in the Peruvian cultural calendar, consecrating this date to the veneration of its distinctive cocktail. This day not only celebrates the essence and tradition of Peru through its iconic drink, but also offers a wide range of free activities in different parts of the country.
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Among the scheduled activities, there are tastings led by experts that allow you to discover the different varieties of pisco and their nuances, workshops to learn how to prepare the perfect Pisco Sour at home, and talks about the history and production process of pisco, offering an experience educational and enriching. Additionally, many squares and public spaces will be venues for festivals that will include live music, traditional dances and gastronomic fairs, where Pisco Sour will be the protagonist, accompanied by exquisite Peruvian cuisine.
Pisco Sour Day is celebrated on the first Saturday of February each year, in this case it will fall on February 3. This day is dedicated to honoring Peru’s most emblematic cocktail, the Pisco Sour, a drink that combines pisco, lemon, gum syrup, egg white and Angostura bitters.
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This special day seeks to highlight the cultural and gastronomic importance of pisco in Peru, promoting its consumption and knowledge both nationally and internationally. It is a date on which various activities are carried out, such as tastings, workshops and festivals, to celebrate and spread the Peruvian pisco tradition.
Pisco sour is a drink made with Peruvian pisco, lemon and egg white. – Credit: Diffusion
The first Saturday in February marks the celebration of National Pisco Sour Day, an occasion in which districts with a rich pisco history prepare to commemorate. As part of the festivity, tastings, tasting sessions and dishes made with pisco will be offered, focusing the activities on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Below, we present three free admission festivals that will take place in Lima.
- Municipality of Jesus Maria
The district of Jesús María, which will begin the celebration with its ‘Pisco Sour Festival’, which starts from February 2 to 4 in Campo de Marte, thanks to the joint initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and the local Municipality .
“We will have tastings of various varieties of pisco, live music and artistic shows, delicious gastronomic options and much more. Free entry!”
Vibrant celebration of Pisco Sour Day in Jesús María: Between tradition and passion for the Peruvian flavor, the community comes together to toast with the cocktail that proudly carries the name of Peru to the top. Photo: Official Page of the Municipality of Jesús María
- Municipality of San Juan de Lurigancho
Located in the vibrant southeast of Lima, the San Juan de Lurigancho district raises the competition with a unique challenge: Are you the master of the Pisco Sour, capable of preparing the fastest and most delicious version that Peru has ever tasted? If a confident yes resonates within you, this is your chance to shine. We cordially invite you to join our exciting contest, where you will have the platform to display your culinary skills, share your most innovative techniques and reveal the secrets that make your Pisco Sour the best of the best.
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This event promises to be not just a competition, but a celebration of the iconic national drink, giving each participant the opportunity to demonstrate their art and passion for the Pisco Sour. The date for this show of skill and flavor is this Saturday, February 3, in the charming Plaza El Pueblito.
In the heart of San Juan de Lurigancho, the joy of Pisco Sour Day is palpable. Fans and master mixologists gather to share their love for this liquid symbol of Peruvianness. Photo: Municipality of San Juan de Lurigancho
- Municipality of Santiago de Surco
The Municipality of Santiago de Surco is proud to announce the eighteenth edition of the Pisco Sour Festival, an emblematic event that will take place from February 1 to 4 in the district’s Plaza de Armas. With extended hours from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, this celebration promises to highlight and exalt the iconic Peruvian cocktail, providing a week full of activities designed for the enjoyment of the whole family.
In addition, the long-awaited “Best Pisco Sour” contest returns stronger than ever, offering a platform for students and professionals, representing universities, bar schools, institutes, restaurants and hotels, to demonstrate their mastery in the preparation of Pisco Sour. This year, the showdown reaches new heights with the duel that will determine the undisputed “Champion of Champions,” rewarding the winners with trophies and diplomas in both categories.
Music will be a constant during these four days, with the participation of renowned bands such as Grupo Andar Andar, Grupo Revolver, Grupo Rio, Los KBZones, Orquesta Vacilón, La Bella Luz and Septeto Acarey, guaranteeing an unmatched festive atmosphere. In turn, attendees will be able to immerse themselves in the cultural wealth of Surco through tourist circuits to the vineyards, experiential craft workshops and an innovative area dedicated to “preparing your own pisco.”
Surco celebrates Pisco Sour Day in style: between flavors, tradition and community, the spirit of Peru’s favorite cocktail shines in every smile and toast. Photo: Municipality of Surco
From Friday February 2nd to Saturday February 3rd, the Municipality of San Miguel dresses up to commemorate the day of the national cocktail par excellence. Inviting neighbors and enthusiasts from all over the city, the entity announces a weekend full of festivities on the emblematic Mantaro Boulevard.
This vibrant event is distinguished not only by the wide variety of cocktails and activities related to Peruvian mixology, but also by including proposals designed especially for the youngest members of the household. Attendees will be able to enjoy everything from impressive casts of traditional dances to a charming children’s show designed to entertain and captivate children of all ages.
But the celebration doesn’t end there. To ensure a spectacular closing of the event, the night will shine with performances by renowned orchestras that promise to fill the atmosphere with music and joy. With the stellar presence of Los Barraza, Vernis Hernández and Son Habana, Boulevard Mantaro will become an open-air dance floor, where the community will be able to enjoy the best of the Peruvian and Latin musical repertoire.
The Pisco Sour festival in San Miguel captures the essence of a living tradition: Mantaro Boulevard becomes a mosaic of culture, flavor and unity when commemorating the cocktail that is Peruvian pride. Photo: Municipality of San Miguel
- Municipality of Chorrillos
The commune of Chorrillos is not far behind in the celebrations and enthusiastically joins in the national tribute to Pisco Sour Day. To this end, it makes an open invitation to all those fans and curious people to gather this Saturday, February 3, at the emblematic La Herradura beach, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, to be part of an unforgettable day dedicated to exalt our quintessential Peruvian cocktail.
The event promises to be a feast for the senses, offering a wide range of activities designed to satisfy all attendees. From the exciting “Best Pisco Sour Contest”, where participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skill and creativity in preparing this drink, to a spectacular flair bartender show that will surely leave everyone speechless with their acrobatics and skill.
La Herradura beach will be transformed into the perfect setting to enjoy with family and friends, immersing yourself in the festive spirit that only Pisco Sour can inspire.
La Herradura lights up in Chorrillos, hosting an unparalleled celebration for Pisco Sour Day: a meeting where the sea and tradition merge in honor of our emblematic drink. Photo: Municipality of Chorrillos
- Municipality of Pueblo Libre
The Pueblo Libre district joins the national festivities with great enthusiasm, hosting its own celebration in honor of Pisco Sour Day. From Friday, February 2 to Sunday, February 4, Plaza de Los Libertadores becomes the heart of a vibrant commemoration that promises to captivate locals and visitors. With extended hours from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, this experience is emerging as a must for all those who wish to immerse themselves in the culture of pisco.
This cultural feast offers a diverse and attractive program that includes everything from Pisco Sour preparation contests, where the most daring will be able to demonstrate their mastery in creating this emblematic cocktail, to live performances that will provide the musical touch to the festivity.
In Pueblo Libre, the Plaza de Los Libertadores dresses up, uniting the community in a vibrant celebration of Pisco Sour Day, where history and flavor are intertwined in every sip. Photo: Municipality of Pueblo Libre
Enjoying an authentic pisco sour, Peru’s iconic cocktail, is entering into an emblematic experience of its culture. Follow this classic recipe to savor tradition on your palate:
Ingredients:
- 60 ml of Peruvian pisco.
- 30 ml gum syrup
- 30 ml of fresh lemon juice.
- 1 egg white.
- Ice cubes.
- Angostura bitter drops.
Preparation:
Few ingredients are required to make this exquisite cocktail called pisco sour. (ANDINE)
A sector of the population believes that the pisco sour was created by Víctor Vaughen Morris, an American bartender and owner of the bar where he prepared the cocktail. However, historical documents refute this theory.
César Costa Aish, cultural manager and researcher of Peru’s flagship drink, announced the content of page 82 of the Culinary catalog published in 1903. “A glass of pisco, a spoonful of sugar, an egg white, lemon at your discretion pour them into a cocktail shaker, shake and then serve them in cocktail glasses, its name is little punch,” the printed material reads.