Don Alfredo (cocktail)
Peruvian cocktail of pisco, elderflower, lime, and sparkling water.
Don Alfredo is a cocktail of modern Peruvian cuisine, originating in Lima, Peru in 2008. It gained popularity by the end of 2012 and is now enjoyed in most countries where Peruvian pisco and elderflower liquor are available. The drink is prepared by mixing Peruvian mosto verde pisco, elderflower infused liquor such as St-Germain, and lime juice in a cocktail glass filled with ice, then topped with sparkling mineral water.
Quick Facts
- Base
- Pisco
- Ingredients
- 4.5cl Pisco / 3cl St-Germain / 2cl Lime juice / Splash Club soda
- Served
- on ice
- Drinkware
- Old fashioned glass
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Lore & Background
The Don Alfredo cocktail originated in Lima, Peru in 2008 and gained popularity by the end of 2012. It is now enjoyed in most countries where Peruvian pisco and elderflower liquor are available. The drink should not be confused with the brand of pisco called Don Alfredo, though the cocktail was made popular using that brand of mosto verde pisco.
Reader's Guide
The Don Alfredo cocktail represents a modern addition to Peruvian cuisine, blending traditional pisco—a late 16th-century brandy from the Viceroyalty of Peru—with elderflower liqueur and lime juice. Its recipe calls for 45ml pisco, 30ml elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain), and 20ml lime juice, served over ice in a lowball, martini, or wine glass, garnished with mint, basil, or lime peel. Variants include the Don Alfredo Spritz, which adds champagne or cava. The cocktail's rise in popularity after 2012 reflects the global spread of Peruvian pisco and elderflower liqueur availability. It is distinct from the Don Alfredo brand of pisco, though that brand helped popularize the drink. The cocktail's significance lies in its role as a contemporary Peruvian export, showcasing the versatility of pisco beyond traditional drinks like the Pisco Sour.
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