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Pear Sidecar
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Pear Sidecar
Photographed in an Urban Bar Nick & Nora
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 5⁄6 oz | Belle de Brillet pear liqueur |
| 1⁄2 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Nick & Nora glass.
- Prepare garnish of orange zest twist (to add the classic orange element to this sidecar). Optionally, before service, prepare the glass with an orange juice-moistened rim dipped in sugar and left to dry and crust before placing it in a freezer to chill to serving temperature..
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Pear and cognac liqueur adds a luxuriant touch to an otherwise classic Sidecar.
History:
Created in September 2024 by yours truly at The Clocktower, Rye, England.
Nutrition:
One serving of Pear Sidecar contains 163 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 22.04% alc./vol. (22.04° proof)
- 18.7 grams of pure alcohol
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