Machu Picchu
Grenadine, orange juice, pisco and crème de menthe in three colours. A Peruvian layered drink.
Layered · Highball · Advanced · about 2 minutes · about 13% ABV
Ingredients
- 15 ml Grenadine
- 90 ml Orange juice
- 45 ml Pisco
- 15 ml Crème de menthe
Method
- Layer 15 ml grenadine
- Layer 90 ml orange juice
- Layer 45 ml pisco
- Layer 15 ml crème de menthe
- Serve
Tip
Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
About the Machu Picchu
The shot and layered family. Layered drinks go back to the 19th-century pousse-café, where liqueurs were stacked by weight in a narrow glass. Short party shots became popular in the 1970s and 1980s. Layering works because sweeter, heavier liquids sink and lighter spirits float.
Machu Picchu FAQ
What's in a Machu Picchu?
15 ml grenadine, 90 ml orange juice, 45 ml pisco, 15 ml crème de menthe.
How strong is a Machu Picchu?
About 13% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Machu Picchu?
Neither. Pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Machu Picchu in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
