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Peartini

An elegant cocktail that balances vodka and pear liqueur with a hint of fresh lemon juice for a sophisticated aperitif.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Modern
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces 60 ml vodka
  • 0.75 ounce 22 ml pear liqueur
  • 0.25 ounce 7 ml dry vermouth
  • 0.5 ounce 15 ml fresh lemon juice
  • Enough ice to fill a cocktail shaker
  • Pear slice for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger or measuring glass
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Martini glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Fill a martini glass with ice and set aside to chill.
  2. Pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of vodka into a cocktail shaker using a jigger.
  3. Add 0.75 ounce (22 ml) of pear liqueur to the shaker.
  4. Add 0.25 ounce (7 ml) of dry vermouth to the shaker.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon to obtain 0.5 ounce (15 ml) and add to the shaker.
  6. Fill the shaker three-quarters full with ice.
  7. Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  8. Discard the ice from the chilled glass, strain the cocktail into the glass.
  9. Garnish with a pear slice or lemon twist before serving.

Notes

The quality of pear liqueur greatly affects the flavor; garnish with a pear slice or lemon twist.