Pear Sidecar

Name: Pear Sidecar
Yield: Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients: ¼ cup pear brandy; 2 tablespoons unsweetened pear juice or nectar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon simple syrup (see Notes); 1 or 2 slices fresh pear, about 1/2 in. thick

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This sweet (but not too sweet) drink should be made one at a time in a cocktail shaker. Energetic shaking and a proper drink-to-ice ratio—possible only in a shaker—are key: The ice dilutes and softens the cocktail, encouraging the otherwise sharp flavors to meld together. Prep Time: 10 minutes.

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Recipe Summary

Yield:

Makes 1 cocktail

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

¼ cup pear brandy
2 tablespoons unsweetened pear juice or nectar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon simple syrup (see Notes)
1 or 2 slices fresh pear, about 1/2 in. thick

Directions

Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour brandy, pear juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup over ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 1 minute. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with sliced pear. Serve immediately.

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Step 2
Notes: To make simple syrup, cook 1/2 cup each sugar and water in a small pan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture turns clear; cool before using. Can be kept, covered and chilled, for 6 months.
Step 3
Nutritional analysis is per cocktail.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

252 calories; calories from fat 1%; protein 0.2g; fat 0.2g; carbohydrates 41g; fiber 0.9g; sodium 4.6mg.

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