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Made with Garrison Brothers Texas Bourbon
Pearis, Texas
Sweet, spiced pear liqueur meets warm bourbon, lemon, and maple orgeat in this fruit-forward cocktail that’s easy to fall for. Like a Texas sunset in a glass, it’s perfect for porch sipping, fall gatherings, or anytime you want to serve up a little Southern charm with a twist.
Time
3 min
Method
Shaken
Glass
Rocks
Bourbon
HoneyDew
Flavor: Spiced pear · Maple · Lemon
Season: Cold weather
Make the Pearis, Texas
Ingredients
Makes 1 cocktail
1¾ ozGarrison Brothers Small Batch or HoneyDew Bourbon ¼ ozSt. George Spiced Pear Liqueur ¾ ozFresh lemon juice ½ ozMaple orgeat syrup 2 dashesFee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters GarnishDehydrated pear slices
Instructions
1Add everything to a shaker with ice. 2Shake hard until well chilled. 3Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. 4Garnish with dehydrated pear slices.
About the Pearis, Texas
Fall in the Hill Country, by way of France. Garrison Brothers bourbon is shaken with St. George spiced pear liqueur, fresh lemon, maple orgeat and black walnut bitters, then served over a big cube with dehydrated pear. Fruity, nutty and warmly spiced. The pear liqueur brings cinnamon and clove, the maple orgeat adds a toasty almond sweetness, and the lemon keeps it bright enough for a warm October afternoon on the porch or a cool night by the fire.
Questions, answered
What is maple orgeat?
Almond orgeat syrup sweetened or blended with maple. To make a quick version, stir 2 parts orgeat with 1 part pure maple syrup.
Should I use Small Batch or HoneyDew?
HoneyDew makes it softer and honeyed, the way it's pictured. Small Batch makes it bolder and spicier.
How do I make dehydrated pear slices?
Slice a firm pear as thin as you can, lay the slices on a parchment-lined sheet and bake at 200°F for about 2 hours, flipping once, until dry and lightly golden. They crisp up as they cool.
