Garnish:
Pear slice
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 1/2 fl oz | Ketel One Vodka |
1/3 fl oz | Poire William eau-de-vie |
1 1/2 fl oz | Akashi-Tai Daiginjo Genshu sake |
1/3 fl oz | Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°brix) |
1 dash | Peychaud's or other Creole-style bitters |
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Review:
Originally made with Poire William liqueur, hence this version calls for a little sugar. We've also taken the liberty of adding a dash of Peychaud's Bitters for added complexity and the merest salmon-pink tint of colour.
History:
Adapted in 2002 from a recipe originating at Grand Pacific Blue Room, Sydney, Australia.
Nutrition:
One serving of Japanese Pear contains 212 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.7 standard drinks
- 21.99% alc./vol. (43.98° proof)
- 24.3 grams of pure alcohol
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