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Pear and Cardamom Sidecar

Aperitivo/aperitif · Autumn/fall · Christmas and Thanksgiving

4.2 53 ratings

Ingredients

2 whole Green cardamom pods
1 oz Cognac (brandy)
3/4 oz Triple sec
3/4 oz Pear and cognac liqueur
3/4 oz Lemon juice
1/6 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of pear wedge.

Method

  1. 3 MUDDLE cardamom in base of shaker.
  2. 4 Add other ingredients.
  3. 5 SHAKE with ice.
  4. 6 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 7 Garnish with pear wedge on rim.

Flavour profile

History

This cocktail harmonizes aromatic ingredients. Cardamom spice and pear create an autumnal/winter sensation.

Jason Scott created this drink in 2002. It was first made at Oloroso, a bar in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Created by Jason Scott