Kara Newman reviews spirits for Wine Enthusiast magazine and is the author of NIGHTCAP, Shake.Stir.Sip. and Cocktails with a Twist.

The Making of Barmini’s Pisco Sour
To understand the classic, bar manager Miguel Lancha has taken the drink to two extremes: stripped down and geeked out.
- story: Kara Newman
- illustration: Carolyn Figel