The Pear Elixir: A Tequila Delight

This tequila-based cocktail, named The Pear Elixir, brings together the rich flavors of reposado tequila, Cardamaro, and a homemade pear shrub for a unique and refreshing libation. The combination of pear, cinnamon, and cardamom in the shrub provides a sweet and slightly spiced undertone, perfectly complementing the tequila's smoothness and the lemon's citrusy tang. Whether served at a sophisticated soirée or a casual gathering, this cocktail is sure to impress with its balance of flavors and intriguing complexity.

The Pear Elixir: A Tequila Delight

A delightful tequila cocktail with the rich flavors of pear, cardamom, and a touch of lemon, creating a refreshing and unique libation.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila
  • 1 oz. Cardamaro
  • 3/4 oz. pear shrub
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • For the Pear Shrub:
  • 1 cup chopped pears
  • 1 1/2 cups Turbinado sugar
  • 5 cinnamon sticks, broken
  • 1/8 cup ground cardamom
  • 1/2 cup sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar

Instructions

  1. For the Pear Shrub, combine chopped pears, cinnamon, cardamom, and sugar in a container. Let it sit for 2 days.
  2. Add the vinegars to the pear mixture, stir vigorously, strain, and store.
  3. In a shaker, combine the reposado tequila, Cardamaro, pear shrub, and fresh lemon juice.
  4. Add ice to the shaker, shake the ingredients well.
  5. Strain the cocktail over fresh ice in a glass.
  6. Garnish as desired.