This delicate cocktail tantalizes the taste buds with a balance of sweetness and substance. The elderflower liqueur brings out the floral essence in the flavor of the fresh pear. Developed by Kelley Swenson, Portland, Oregon.
- 3/4 oz pear liqueur, such as Clear Creek Pear Brandy or Aqua Perfecta Pear Eau de Vie
- 3/4 oz elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain or Belvoir
- 3/4 oz gin
- 1/2 oz purée of fresh USA Bartlett or Green Anjou Pear
- 1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- Ice
- Mix:
- Pour ingredients in shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass of your choosing.
- Garnish with an edible flower or paper-thin slice of pear on the edge of the glass.
- Serving Size: 3 oz
- Calories: 170
- Carbohydrate: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
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