Pisco Sour Mixology, Night Walk

Discover Peru through its flavours on a small-group pisco sour tour in Cusco, capped at 12 travellers. Mixology is hands-on, and the experience also takes in a night walk.

Overview

This is a hands-on cocktail class built around Peru's most-loved cocktail. You meet a local English-speaking bartender at Casa Intrepid, a restored venue on Calle Zetas that sits directly across from the main gate of the Qorikancha temple and still has original Inca walls inside. The session runs two and a half hours and caps the group at twelve people, so there is room to ask questions and get real help with your technique.

The class covers the history and secrets of pisco, the grape-based spirit at the heart of the drink, and includes tastings of three distinct Peruvian varieties. You also mix your own Pisco Sour using professional bar tools and fresh ingredients: Peruvian pisco, freshly squeezed lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a touch of bitters. Everything is provided, and you drink what you make.

It suits adults who want an easy, social evening activity in the historic center. Reviewers repeatedly call the lesson the highlight and say the bartenders keep it fun. Note that the experience is reserved for people over 18, and hotel pickup is not included.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Casa IntrepidArrive at Casa Intrepid, 2nd Floor, Zetas 109, in front of the main gate of the Santo Domingo / Qorikancha temple. The start time is 16:00.
2. Hands-on classThe class at Casa Intrepid lasts 2 hours, admission free. You learn about pisco, taste three distinct Peruvian varieties, and mix your own Pisco Sour with bar tools and fresh ingredients provided.
3. Drink your cocktailYou finish by enjoying the Pisco Sour you made yourself.
4. Tour endsThe activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the class.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you make your own way to Casa Intrepid on Calle Zetas. The venue sits near public transportation, across from the main gate of the Qorikancha temple. Give yourself time to find the second-floor entrance.
• What to wear. The atmosphere is relaxed, but the operator recommends dressing casually and conservatively, avoiding very short shorts or halter tops. If you plan to visit churches or religious sites before or after, cover your shoulders and knees.
• Group feel. The group is capped at 12 travellers, which keeps the class personal. Reviewers often mention small groups making the experience better and the bartenders being welcoming and entertaining.
• Pace and fitness. The whole experience takes place at Casa Intrepid rather than out on the streets, which makes it a good option while acclimating to Cusco's altitude. Several travellers said it suited their first day in the city for exactly that reason.
• Drinks and extras. All ingredients and bar tools are provided, including the three pisco tastings and your own cocktail. Gratuities are not included, so bring some cash if you want to tip.
• After the class. The session ends back at the meeting point in the historic center. Some reviewers said they stayed on afterward for another drink and food, so leaving the rest of the evening open is a reasonable plan.

Common issues. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and the experience is adults only, with nobody under 18 permitted. It is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or serious medical conditions. A few reviewers described confusion about finding the meeting spot or the guide running late, so it helps to read the meeting instructions carefully before heading out. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded, and changes on that same window are not accepted.

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