Asian Pear Cocktail

Serve in Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Junmai ginjō sake
¼	fl oz	Belle de Brillet Pear Liqueur
½	fl oz	Poire William eau de vie
1½	fl oz	Pressed pear juice
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Pear slice

Comment:

Sake and pear juice with a kick.

About:

Created in 2002 by yours truly (Simon Difford), London, England.

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