Asian Pear Cocktail
Recipe courtesy of Marc Matsumoto
- Difficulty: Easy
- Servings: Serves 4
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Preparation: 5 minutes
- Cooking: 2 minutes
- 2 Asian pears, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 1 cup shochu or sake
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Large ice cubes
- 4 green shiso (perilla) leaves
Instructions:
- Blend the pear pieces, shochu, and lemon juice until silky smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined sieve, gently pressing solids to release every drop of juice. Discover the effortless elegance of this Japanese-inspired refreshment!
- Fill four glasses with large ice cubes and tuck in one shiso leaf each. Crush lightly with a muddler to unleash aromatic flavors. Pour in the chilled pear nectar and sip into autumn blissperfect for cozy gatherings or a crisp evening unwind.
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