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Bonfire Pear Sour recipe.

Blended Scotch and pear nectar make an autumn sour, with lemon for freshness and rosemary syrup for an herbal finish. Choose a whisky whose character supports the pear rather than overwhelming it.

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Bonfire Pear Sour

Description

Blended Scotch and pear nectar make an autumn sour, with lemon for freshness and rosemary syrup for an herbal finish. Choose a whisky whose character supports the pear rather than overwhelming it. Shake and strain for a cold, well-mixed finish.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Blended Scotch whisky
  • 35 ml Pear nectar
  • 25 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml Rosemary syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
  2. Measure 45 ml Blended Scotch whisky, 35 ml Pear nectar, 25 ml lemon juice, 10 ml Rosemary syrup into a shaker with plenty of ice.
  3. Shake for 12–15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Rocks Glass
Rocks Glass (recommended)

A classic short tumbler for drinks served on the rocks.

180–300 ml Compact tumbler for ice-based serves.

Best for: Whiskey on the rocks, Negroni, Old Fashioned, spirits over ice.

Garnish: Ideal for twists, cherries, and clear cubes.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 12.9% ABV 1.8 units Cubed ice Batch friendly
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