Really Pear-Shaped
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Really Pear-Shaped
Photographed in an UB Coley Coupe 6oz
| 1⁄2 oz | Rémy Martin V.S.O.P. cognac |
| 1⁄2 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 1⁄2 oz | Belle de Brillet pear liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Pear juice (freshly pressed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 3 drop | Bob's Vanilla bitters optional |
| 2 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) optional |
| 3⁄4 oz | Fiol Extra Dry Prosecco chilled |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
- Prepare garnish of pear wedge.
- SHAKE first 7 ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- TOP with sparkling wine.
- Garnish with pear wedge on rim.
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Prosecco sparkling wine - Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Brandy-laced apple and pear with hints of vanilla and lemon freshness.
History:
Created in October 2024 by yours truly and inspired by Jamie Terrell's Pear Shaped.
Nutrition:
One serving of Really Pear-Shaped contains 133 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 14.69% alc./vol. (14.69° proof)
- 14 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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