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Cognac a la Poire
Vive le France!
Author
Mr. Hyde
Ingredients
For the Poached Pears
6
Forelle or Seckel pears
Peeled And Soaked In Water
1/2
Cup
Honey
1/2
Cup
Water
3
Cloves
For The Cocktail
2
oz
Cognac
3/4
oz
Poached Pear Syrup
1/2
oz
Lemon Juice
Instructions
For the Pears
Bring water to a boil, add honey and cloves.
Immediately reduce to medium-low. Add the pears and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove pears, discard the cloves, and save the poaching liquid. This is our syrup.
For the Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add all ingredients and shake vigorously.
Strain into a snifter or rocks glass over fresh ice.
Add a poached pear and garnish with fresh nutmeg.