Oregon Pear 75

Name: Oregon Pear 75
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: 1 ounce pear brandy, preferably Clear Creek (www.clearcreekdistillery.com); 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; 4 ounces brut Champagne; Fee Brothers Peach Bitters (optional); Slice of dried pear, for garnish (optional)

By Ryan Magarian

October 12, 2006

This recipe is adapted from Ryan Magarian, the Seattle-based cocktail consultant behind Liquid Kitchen (www.kathycasey.com/liquid_kitchen). This autumn cocktail, with its palate-enlivening bubbles, is light enough not to overwhelm the delicate meat in Roast Turkey with Bacon and Applejack Gravy . The subtly sweet pear flavor echoes the presence of fall fruit in the gravy. For expert advice on pairing cocktails with food, click here.

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