--- title: "Chilean Calafate Sour — Patagonian Berry Cocktail Recipe" description: "Versión en Español. Calafate sour is considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Carretera Austral, a cocktail originally created by Magallanes-born writer and bartender René Andrades, built around..." url: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-calafate-sour-patagonian-cocktail-recipe/ date: 2026-09-21 modified: 2026-09-21 author: "Carlos Uhart M." image: https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-calafate-sour-cocktail.jpg categories: ["Beverages"] type: post lang: en --- # Chilean Calafate Sour — Patagonian Berry Cocktail Recipe [Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-calafate-sour/) ![Calafate sour served in glasses with foam, decorated with calafate berries.](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-calafate-sour-cocktail.jpg)*Chilean calafate sour* Calafate sour is considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Carretera Austral, a cocktail originally created by Magallanes-born writer and bartender René Andrades, built around the tart, deep-purple native berry of southern Chile. Here we share two versions, one made with calafate liqueur and the other with pisco and calafate syrup, two classic examples of the many products made from this traditional fruit of southern Chile. ## How to Make Calafate Sour? Calafate sour blends a calafate-based spirit, either liqueur or pisco with syrup, with fresh lime juice and egg white, shaken hard with ice until a light foam forms on top. ## Nutritional Information Each serving of calafate sour contains approximately 260 kcal, 0.5 g of protein, 0 g of total fat, 55 g of carbohydrates, 54 g of total sugars, 0 mg of cholesterol, and 7 mg of sodium. (*) (*) Values may vary depending on ingredients and portion sizes. ## Homemade Calafate Sour Recipe **Prep time:** 5 minutes **Servings:** 4 people ### Ingredients - 600 ml calafate liqueur - 200 ml lime juice - 1 egg white (optional) - Pica lime, sliced - Fresh calafate berries - Ice cubes ### Instructions 1. In a blender, add the calafate liqueur, lime juice, egg white, and about 4 ice cubes, and blend on medium speed for about 20 seconds until fully combined and a light foam crown forms. ![Fresh calafate berries, used to garnish the cocktail and make the liqueur or syrup.](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/fresh-calafate-berries-cocktail.jpg)*Fresh calafate berries* 1. Serve the calafate sour immediately in tall glasses, optionally garnished with a slice of lime and/or fresh calafate berries. ## Calafate Sour with Pisco ### Ingredients - 300 ml Chilean pisco - 150 ml calafate syrup - 100 ml lime juice - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar - 1 egg white - Pica lime, sliced - Fresh calafate berries - Ice cubes ### Instructions 1. In a blender, add the pisco, calafate syrup, lime juice, egg white, powdered sugar, and about 6 ice cubes, and blend on medium speed for about 20 seconds until combined. ![Chilean pisco, the base spirit for the pisco version of calafate sour.](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/chilean-pisco-calafate-sour.jpg)*Chilean pisco* 1. Serve the calafate sour with pisco immediately, well chilled, optionally garnished with a slice of lime and whole calafate berries. ## Additional Tips ### Use Powdered Sugar for the Pisco Version Using powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar in the pisco version ensures the sweetener dissolves completely, leaving no gritty texture in the cold cocktail. ### Serve Immediately After Blending The cocktail should be served right after blending so it’s enjoyed well chilled and so the foam crown, if using egg white, doesn’t dissipate before it reaches the table. ### Order Calafate Syrup Online If You’re Not in the South If you don’t live in the Magallanes region, calafate syrup can be found through online stores with home delivery, making the pisco version accessible anywhere in Chile. | Substitution | Use instead of | Effect | | --- | --- | --- | | Aquafaba | Egg white | Vegan-friendly foam | | Blueberry syrup | Calafate syrup | Similar tart-sweet profile | | Regular lime | Pica lime | Slightly less aromatic, still tart | | Granulated sugar, well dissolved | Powdered sugar | Works if shaken thoroughly | ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ### 1. What does the optional egg white add to the cocktail? The egg white is an optional ingredient that, when vigorously blended, creates a light foam crown on the cocktail’s surface, improving both mouthfeel and presentation. ### 2. What dishes pair well with calafate sour? It pairs very well with Magallanes-style meats like Patagonian lamb, king crab empanadas, or boards of smoked cheese and local charcuterie. ### 3. Where can I buy calafate syrup or liqueur? If you don’t live in the Magallanes region, calafate syrup and liqueur can be found through online stores with home delivery. ### 4. Can I make calafate sour without alcohol? Yes, replace the liqueur or pisco with calafate syrup diluted in sparkling water, keeping the lime juice and egg white for a similar tart, foamy mocktail. ## What Is Calafate Sour? Calafate sour is a Patagonian sour cocktail built around the tart, antioxidant-rich calafate berry native to southern Chile, blended with citrus and egg white for a foamy, tangy drink associated with the Carretera Austral. ## Benefits of Calafate Calafate is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, helping strengthen the immune system. It also supports eye and cardiovascular health thanks to its high anthocyanin content, and is considered a superfood for its antioxidant concentration. ## Did You Know? There’s a local saying that whoever eats calafate berries is destined to return to Patagonia, a nod to the region’s tradition around this native fruit and one of the reasons the berry carries such cultural weight in southern Chile. ## Recommended - [Chilean Maqui Berry Liqueur](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-maqui-berry-liqueur-recipe/) - [Chilean Copao Sour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-copao-sour-atacama-cactus-fruit-cocktail-recipe/) - [Chilean Ramazzotti Spritz](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-ramazzotti-spritz-italian-amaro-cocktail-recipe/) - [Chilean Araucano Herbal Bitter](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/chilean-araucano-herbal-bitter-recipe/)