A-Pear-Itif
Created by Chef Derek Dammann, Maison Publique
Pair elderflowers and pears in this boozy cocktail. The Knorr® Ultimate Intense Flavors Citrus Fresh really pushes this drink over the top, featured in both the cordial and the cocktail preparation.
Ingredients
Prepare the Elderflower Cordial
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Water 6 cups
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Elderflower Clusters 25 each
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Finely grated zest and juice of a lemon 3 each
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Finely grated zest and juice of an orange 3 each
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Sugar, granulated white 4 cups
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Citric acid 1 tsp
Prepare the A-Pear-Atif
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Lebanese cucumber, chopped 2 Tbsp
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Pear vodka 3 Tbsp
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Knorr-infused elderflower cordial, prepared 3 Tbsp
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Gin 3 Tbsp
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Lime juice, fresh 2 Tbsp
Preparation
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Prepare the Elderflower Cordial
- Bring the water to a boil. Place the elderflowers in a large container and add the lemon and orange zests.
- Pour the boiling water over the elderflowers and the zests. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Strain the mixture into a saucepan and add the sugar, citric acid, lemon and orange juice and Knorr Ultimate Intense Flavors Citrus Fresh.
- Bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar.
- Cool to room temperature, transfer to a sterilized bottle and keep refrigerated.
- Use to make boozy or virgin cocktails or sorbet.
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Prepare the A-Pear-Atif
- Muddle the cucumber with the vodka.
- In a shaker ⅔ full of crushed ice, combined the muddled cucumber/vodka mix, Knorr cordial, gin, Knorr Ultimate Intense Flavors Citrus Fresh and lime juice.
- Shake well and strain into 2 well-chilled cocktail glasses and top with one large square ice cube.