Piscola
Pisco and cola. Chile's favourite highball.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Pisco
- 150 ml Cola
- Lemon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 50 ml pisco into the glass
- Pour 150 ml cola into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Use lots of ice.
About the Piscola
The Piscola is Chile's most popular drink. It is so loved that pisco and cola are often sold together in Chilean supermarkets.
The highball family. A highball is a spirit topped with a larger amount of mixer and served tall over ice. The style spread in the 1890s, when Scotch and soda became fashionable, and where the name came from is still debated. Highballs are the easiest drinks to make well: a cold glass, plenty of ice and a fresh mixer.
Piscola FAQ
What's in a Piscola?
50 ml pisco, 150 ml cola, garnished with lemon wedge.
How strong is a Piscola?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Piscola?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Piscola in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
