Nice Pear

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Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe 1920 7.75oz

Ingredients:
1 oz Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac
1⁄2 oz Belle de Brillet pear liqueur
1⁄2 oz Poire William eau-de-vie
1 oz Pear juice (freshly pressed)
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of pear wedge.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with pear wedge on rim.

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 9/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10
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Review:

Despite the "no missus" Frankie Howerd-like, English seaside postcard humour name, this is a very tasteful cocktail – pear and cognac is a delicious flavour combination.

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History:

Created in 2002 by yours truly.

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Nutrition:

One serving of Nice Pear contains 164 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 18.75% alc./vol. (18.75° proof)
  • 16.9 grams of pure alcohol

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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
11th November 2021 at 01:13
This is very nice. Subtle pear flavour and quite pleasant. Great with a nice sharp cheddar cheese (we used Red Leicester cheese).
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jason keane’s Avatar jason keane
18th June 2021 at 08:32
I made this and added a dash of toasted almond bitters. Very nice. Pear and almond danish!
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Sally Morgan’s Avatar Sally Morgan
21st February 2021 at 19:09
Didn’t have any Xante so doubled the Poire William and added a couple of dashes of orange bitters and I can’t believe the original tastes any nicer.
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