More often than not, someone is sipping a P.Star martini at Maru in Tampa, Florida, a Nikkei-inspired rooftop cocktail bar. The “p” stands for pisco in this nod to the Pornstar Martini that’s served with a side of bubbly to be poured on top, a counterpart to the smooth and creamy egg white foam of their traditional pisco sour. “With the P.Star, you’re going to have more of the sweetness note to it with that little sidecar of Champagne,” says Cole Biondi, bar manager. “I’d say the pisco sour is more of a refreshing cocktail, with that hint of egg white in there.”
Biondi and the Maru team designed the drink menu with a section just for pisco cocktails. “[Pisco] is little different to everybody, but I would say it’s like a rum because it’s a little sweet, but it’s made from grapes, so it does have that acidity with it.” Biondi recommends pair- ing their classic pisco sour with ceviche, and the P.Star with something spicy.
Maru’s Pisco Sour
P. Star Martini
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This pumpkin pisco sour adds autumnal essence with pumpkin-spiced vodka, balanced against citrus and bitters. Short on bitters? Grab a “Jack Pack” with Jack Rudy’s aromatic bitters, tonic syrup, grenadine, and a premium jigger.
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This lil’ pink drink pack a lot of unexpected tart and tangy flavor with lingonberries, pickled watermelon rinds, and salted watermelon foam.
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Tate Jacaruso
Tate Jacaruso loves celebrating Southern food, travel, and culture as associate editor at the Local Palate. She is based in Charleston and is currently making her way through every bowl of pasta and oyster on the half shell in town. Her work has appeared in Charleston Living Magazine and CHStoday.
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