Pear Quince & Elderflower Sour

The Pear, Quince & Elderflower Sour is a sophisticated and simple beverage nuanced with a unique blend of different flavors.

Pear Brandy

Brandy is made with various fruits such as peaches, pears, elderberries, apricots, apples, cherries, and MORE! With so many natural variances, brandy is begging to be incorporated as a natural flavoring agent for cocktails.

Quince Shrub

I discovered INNA shrubs while living in Seattle - and once I did I was absolutely hooked! Their Quince shrub in particular turned out to be one of my favorite shrubs I've tasted. A shrub is a non-alcoholic syrup made of a combination of concentrated fruits, aromatics, sugar, and vinegar. Shrubs can be used as a glaze, or syrup for baking but in this particular case a cocktail!

Elderflower Liquor

Elderflower liquor is made from a small white flower that blooms throughout Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia during the spring and summer. The most well-known "brand" of Elderflower Liquor is Saint Germain, made from the elderflowers harvested in the French Alps. The taste of elderflower is known to be similar to lychee, with floral and fresh sweet notes as well. Due to these light floral notes, it's a perfect combination with both the Quince and Pear additions above.

Pear, Quince & Elderflower Sour Method

In a shaker, combine the pear brandy, quince shrub, elderflower, lemon juice, and egg white, then shake without the addition of ice vigorously for 30 seconds. This is called a "dry shake" which is the method that is most often used when the cocktail includes an egg white.

Add ice to the shaker, then continue to shake for another thirty seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass, leaving behind any broken ice chips and... VOILA! You're finished!

Egg White Cocktails - The Dry Shake

Recipes that involve the addition of an egg-white usually starts with a dry-shake for 30-60 seconds. This means that the ingredients are shaken without ice for a period of time. A dry shake ensures that the egg white has a chance to combine thoroughly with the other ingredients and the end result is a velvety texture.