The 9 best pisco sours in Chicago

This twist on a classic has the qualities of an original pisco sour—but better. The Tommy Gun comes in a wine glass and is made with Kappa Chilean Pisco with pineapple, lime, garam masala and aromatic bitters. It's bright and refreshing, with hints of the Indian spices shining through. $13. —Elizabeth Atkinson

The Steakhouse Sour at the Broken Shaker is definitely the oddball on the list. Made with a bordelaise sauce reduction, this savory sour is full-bodied. Is that a hint of jerky we smell? Yes, the stenciling on the top is made with beef-infused Angostura bitters. $13. —EA

Formerly known as the Moroccan Sour, this sour adds a bit of spice with a ras el hanout–infused Kappa pisco—an Indian spice with cardamom and cinnamon tastes—giving it a kick of Indian flavoring enhanced by a spicy chile de arbol. $10. —EA

Tequila lovers, here's your sour. Made with tequila, apple brandy and sherry, it sure tastes like a pisco sour with a kick of originality. It's a well–balanced cocktail, an easy drinker with a nice sherry taste. $13. —EA

You can’t go wrong with the cocktail list at Scofflaw, and this twist on a pisco sour is simply delightful. The pink-hued Highwind comes served in a coupe, with Chilean Pisco, creme de violette, aperol and lemon. Sip and savor—it feels like springtime. $9. —Laura Rote

With a pretty Angostura bitters embellishment on top, the 41 Jane Does wins for loveliest presentation. Both pear liqueur and apple brandy make up the spine of the cocktail, giving it a crisp fruity taste that's perfectly easy to drink. Props to this one, the extra cocktail comes in a small carafe when you're ready to top it off. $12. —EA

The only classic on our list made just like the recipe comes from the Barrelhouse Flat, which boasts an extensive list of classic cocktails. A sure bet here is the pisco sour, made with Taberno La Botija pisco and garnished with a line of Angostura bitters. It's bright and citrusy mellowed with egg white—a delicious pisco sour. $13. —EA

This pretty pisco sour, served in a big cup with a silver rim, tastes like it's loaded with graham crackers, thanks to gingerbread rooibos tea–infused Kappa pisco. It's topped with a bit of cinnamon and filled with Bacardi 8 Rum, BroVo's Lucky Falernum and soda. $12.—EA

The Casual Magic at Analogue takes the original pisco sour and switches it up just a tad, adding strawberry cardamom syrup to turn the drink to a nice orange color. It's available on the brunch cocktail menu, and it's a great accompaniment to those beignets. $10. —EA