Skip to main content

Pear Brandy Cocktails

5.0

(1)

The first thing you'll notice about a glass of this aperitif—besides its festive sparkling sugar cube—is its amazing aroma, a little like having a ripe pear waved under your nose. And yet it's a deliciously dry, grown-up drink that perfectly complements the flavorful hors d'oeuvres.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    5 min

  • Yield

    Makes 6 drinks

Ingredients

6 sugar cubes
6 teaspoons pear brandy
1 chilled 750-ml bottle Prosecco

Preparation

  1. Put a sugar cube in each of 6 Champagne flutes. Add 1 teaspoon pear brandy to each flute, then about 2/3 cup Prosecco.

Read More
A strip of lemon zest balances this refreshing spring classic.
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
Fluffier, fresher, and fancier than anything from a tub or can.
Native American people made these with cornmeal dumplings, simmering them with wild grapes, which were harvested at their peak sweetness.
Originally called omelette à la neige (snow omelet) in reference to the fluffy snow-like appearance of the meringue, île flottante (floating island) has a lengthy history that dates back to the 17th century.
Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.
All the cozy vibes of the classic gooey-cheesy dish, made into a 20-minute meal.