Effervescent, aromatic, and unmistakably Peruvian, the Chilcano is one of South America’s great highball cocktails—refreshing, elegant, deceptively simple, and rooted in centuries of cultural exchange. While the Pisco Sour often steals international attention, the Chilcano is Peru’s quiet everyday treasure: a long, bright, ginger-forward drink built for coastal heat, Andean evenings, and festive tables alike. I. Origins The Highball at the Heart of Peru At its core, the Chil