This low-alcohol sipper drink is perfect for the holiday season. It uses two types of Sherry for unique acidity and nuttiness, while a syrup made with in-season pears and hearty wheat beer adds fruity and yeasty notes.
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces Amontillado Sherry
- ¾ ounce Fino Sherry
- 1 ounce beer and pear syrup (recipe follows)
- 4 dashes aromatic bitters
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. No garnish.
*Ingredients and Directions for Beer and Pear Syrup
Cut two ripe pears into pieces. In food processor, purée with ¼ cup wheat beer. Transfer to saucepan and combine with 2¾ additional cups wheat beer and 1½ cups brown sugar.
Cook, stirring, over high heat to dissolve sugar. Keep cooking for 10 minutes, then lower and simmer for 20 minutes. Pour through fine-mesh strainer lined with coffee filter, allowing mixture to drip slowly. Transfer to lidded container. Mixture can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Makes about 2 cups.
