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Serve in a Coupe glass...
1¾	fl oz	Cognac
¾	fl oz	Poire William pear liqueur
½	fl oz	Oloroso sherry
3	drop	Bob's Abbotts Bitters

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Dust with grated tonka beans & dried rose petals

Comment:

This boozy stirred drink hits a perfect balance between sweet fruity pear, rich oloroso sherry and fortifying cognac.

About:

Adapted from a drink created in 2015 by Claudia Agliano at 34 Restaurant, Mayfair, London, England. Claudia’s original recipe calls for Martell XO cognac.

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