The Vipera

This recipe won second prize in our Pear cocktail contest, in partnership with USA Pears.

2 oz. pear-infused Herradura Silver Tequila
1/2 oz. yellow chartreuse
1/2 oz. applejack bonded
cracked ice
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: coupe or cocktail
Garnish: thin pear slice

Stir ingredients over cracked ice and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish.

Pear-Infused Tequila
Cut 3 Bartlett pears and 1 Granny Smith apple into cubes (peels, cores and all),
and place in a glass jar or container. Add 2 cloves and one cinnamon stick and one
liter of Herradura Silver Tequila. Store for 6 days, shaking periodically. Double-strain
all the fruit and spices out and keep refrigerated.

Brian Miller, Death + Company, New York City

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