Pear Sake Cocktail
A delicate blend of East meets West, the Pear Sake Cocktail combines the subtle fruitiness of pear with the smooth, rice-based flavors of sake. This cocktail is perfect for a refreshing summer drink or an elegant evening aperitif.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- chilled cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz sake
- 1 oz pear nectar
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Pear slice for garnish
Instructions
- Chill a cocktail glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or by filling it with ice water and setting it aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the sake, pear nectar, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice.
- Add ice to the shaker until it is about halfway full, then cover and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Discard the ice or water from the chilled cocktail glass.
- Strain the cocktail mixture into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a slice of pear on the rim of the glass or floating on top.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the sake with sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Simple syrup can be made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat and then cooling it down before use.