Pear Manhattan
Pear cocktails? Don’t knock them ‘till you try them.
Pears aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when talking about winter cocktails. But, you may be surprised to find out, the pear – and its boozy outputs – are a great addition to some of your favorite classics. Add in a spiced pear liqueur to your whiskey smash for something sweet and winter-ready, throw a splash of pear juice in your champagne cocktails, or try this recipe for a pear manhattan, using a sweet pear brandy.
Pear Manhattan
Ingredients
2 oz pear brandy (We used Pear Williams Purkhart Eau-de-Vie)
1 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes of angostura bitters
Red pear, to garnish
Instructions
Stir all ingredients together with ice, then strain into a rocks glass. Add one big cube of ice, and garnish with fresh red pear. Enjoy!