Peru’s International PISCO WEEK Cocktail Competition is here in Toronto–and here’s Where you can Enjoy PISCO!

PROMPERU Canada (The Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism in Canada) is all set to showcase the stunning eau-de-vie PISCO, which is made from the finest grapes. This unique brandy also has the honour of being Peru’s national drink.

As part of the celebration and to get the Canadian market more familiarized with the wonders of PISCO, the Spirit of Peru, PROMPERU Canada is hosting a PISCO Week Cocktail Competition! The competition is aimed towards restaurants/bars, bartenders and mixologists in Toronto who know they have what it takes to make the Ultimate PISCO Cocktail. 

The PISCO Week Canada Cocktail Competition is being held for 11 days each in both Toronto and Montreal. Local restaurant and bar patrons can expect evening promenades with unique and original cocktail recipes by some of the country’s most talented bartenders. The dates for the competition in Montreal are September 17th – September 27th, 2020 and September 24th – October 4th, 2020 in Toronto.  

Why now, you might ask? “Although we considered postponing the initiative,” said a PROMPERU representative, “we felt that now more than ever before, the local bar and restaurant industry could use our support. It also provides an opportunity to lift the staff’s spirits, give them something to look forward to and feel challenged.”

It also provides an opportunity to lift the staff’s spirits, give them something to look forward to and feel challenged.”

How can you help? 

The Bartender and establishment’s cocktail submissions have been posted to the @PISCOweekCA Instagram account. During this time, YOU may visit the following local establishments and vote for your favourite cocktail recipe by engaging directly with the respective cocktail on @PISCOweekCA’s Instagram post. Now more than ever before, they could REALLY use your help. Just remember, please be safe and ensure to follow all the local Health Canada COVID-19 guidelines and safety measures when visiting any local establishment. 

Where can you go to discover these amazing PISCO Cocktails?

Clockwork Bar at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel | “DE LA TERRA” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Tomorrow is the LAUNCH of PISCO WEEK TORONTO! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @clockworktoronto inside @fairmontroyalyork! ????️⁠ -⁠ De La Terra ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Caravedo Puro Quebranta PISCO, acidified guanabana juice, toasted quinoa & thyme orgeat, Amargo Chuncho bitters and a bit of saline solution. ⁠ -⁠ FEW TIPS: Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin and shake over ice for 10 seconds. Strain cocktail over crushed ice into an earthen ware vessel. Garnish with fresh grapes, and a sprig of time, colour ice with dash of Chuncho bitters. ????✨⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 23, 2020 at 6:19pm PDT

Civil Liberties | “PASO LLANO” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Tomorrow is the LAUNCH of PISCO WEEK TORONTO! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you @civlibto's PISCO cocktail creation!⁠ -⁠ Paso Llano ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Caravedo Puro Quebranta PISCO, coffee infused Aperol and Ameretto. Stirred, served up with an Almond brittle rim.⁠ -⁠ NOTABLE MENTION: Named after the distinctive gait of the Peruvian national horse, the bright summer flavours of the Puro Quebranta PISCO and Aperol, come together with the toastier autumn flavours of the Peruvian coffee and almond. ????✨⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 23, 2020 at 7:01pm PDT

The Drake Hotel | “ANDRES MARTINI” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Tomorrow is the LAUNCH of PISCO WEEK TORONTO! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you @thedrake's PISCO cocktail creation!⁠ -⁠ Andes Martini ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Caravedo Puro Quebranta PISCO, Balsam Fir Bianco Vermouth, Aloe Vera Mist and Lemon Twist ????⁠ -⁠ TIPS: Strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe, spray the top with Aloe Vera juice and express the oils of a fresh lemon twist. Garnish with the twist.????✨⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 23, 2020 at 8:16pm PDT

Bloom Restaurant | “BLOOM PISCO SOUR” Cocktail

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Today we officially kickstart PISCO WEEK TORONTO! READY TO VOTE?! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ – This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @bloomrestaurant! ⁠ -⁠ Bloom PISCO Sour ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ PISCO, egg whites, lime juice, Angostura bitters and a dash of cinnamon. ⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 24, 2020 at 6:02pm PDT

Maple Leaf Tavern | “PISCO ACHOLADA” Cocktail

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Today we officially kickstart PISCO WEEK TORONTO! READY TO VOTE?! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @mapleleaftavern! ⁠ -⁠ PISCO Acholada ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ PISCO, Sherry, pear, turmeric, ginger and ginger beer.⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 24, 2020 at 7:01pm PDT

The Mixologists Pop-up Bar | “DE LIMA” Cocktail

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Today we officially kickstart PISCO WEEK TORONTO! READY TO VOTE?! Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @themixologists.ca! ⁠ -⁠ De Lima ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Piscologia PISCO Puro, Lime Juice, Inca Kola and ⁠ cocao bitters.⁠ -⁠ NOTEABLE MENTION: Use a chilled high ball glass filled with ice. Garnish with sliced apples and edible gold dust to enhance the presentation.⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:00pm PDT

Reverie at the Park | “FOGGY JUNGLE” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @reverieatthepark! ????⁠ -⁠ Foggy Jungle????????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Caravedo Puro Quebranta PISCO, whisky, fino sherry,⁠ lemon + pineapple juice, orgeat, green chartreuse served in a tiki glass with crushed ice. Decorated with pineapple fronds, mint sprig and orange peel ????✨⁠⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 25, 2020 at 6:49pm PDT

Mira Restaurant | “BESO PICANTE” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @mirarestaurant! ????️⁠ -⁠ Beso Picante ????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Cucumber-infused PISCO, Reposado tequila, lime, Aji rocoto hibiscus syrup, Cointreau and Chartreuse????✨⁠⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 25, 2020 at 8:00pm PDT

Richmond Station | “QUEBRANTA SOUR” Cocktail

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READY to VOTE? Before you vote for your favourite establishment that has the best PISCO cocktail, first you need to drop by any of the participating bars + restaurants to see which one you LOVE the most! ????????????????⁠✨⁠ —⁠ This week, we’re showcasing some of the hottest bars + restaurants in Toronto that are serving their very own #PISCOWeekCA cocktails. Today, we’re excited to introduce to you PISCO cocktail creation by @richmondstation! ????⁠ -⁠ Quebranta Sour????⁠ ⁠—⁠ Caravedo Puro Quebranta PISCO, Sea Buckthorn Juice, Pecan and Cardamom Falernum and Miraculous Foamer ????✨⁠⁠ ⁠_____⁠ #PISCOSpiritOfPeru⁠ #PromPeruCanada⁠ #PISCOPeruPlease⁠ ⁠

A post shared by PISCO WEEK | TO + MTL (@piscoweekca) on Sep 25, 2020 at 9:00pm PDT

In the end…

The top three cocktails will go forward to the finals and judged by an expert panel. Each PISCO Week (one for Toronto and one for Montreal) winner will secure bragging rights as Toronto/Montreal’s first PISCO Week Champion! They can also look forward to a VIP Trip to Peru for an ultimate experience of PISCO, the Spirit of Peru, and a visit to Cusco and Lima, once regular travel is safe to resume. 

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