Pearadise Delight

Velvety smooth and bursting with the flavors of pear, mint, and cardamom, the Pearadise Delight cocktail is a charming and versatile drink that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Created by Daniel Braun of Oliver's Twist in Seattle, WA, this cocktail offers a perfect blend of sweetness and spice, making it an ideal choice for a delightful brunch cocktail.

Pearadise Delight

A delightful cocktail featuring the smooth and sweet flavors of pear, mint, and cardamom with a hint of spice and a velvety smooth texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe USA Pear, divided
  • 8 medium-sized mint leaves
  • 1 tsp huckleberry liqueur
  • 1 tsp pear liqueur (Clear Creek Pear Brandy or Aqua Perfecta Pear Eau de Vie)
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 3/4 oz pear-cardamom syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz light rum
  • 3/4 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz fresh ginger juice
  • 1 large egg white
  • Ice
  • For the Pear-Cardamom Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 USA Pear, shaved
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom

Instructions

  1. Make the Pear-Cardamom Syrup: Boil sugar and water, then add shaved pear and ground cardamom. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then strain and chill.
  2. In a rocks glass, combine 1/4 diced pear, huckleberry liqueur, mint, and pear liqueur.
  3. In a shaker, muddle 1/4 pear with bitters and pear-cardamom syrup, then add rum, lemon juice, ginger juice, and egg white. Shake with ice for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ice cubes to the rocks glass with the pear cubes, then strain the cocktail into the glass.
  5. Garnish by adding a paper-thin slice of pear on top.