Far From the Tree
If you can't get the spiced pear liqueur, you could use a good-quality triple sec, orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) or another good fruit-based liqueur. Allspice Dram (homemade or store-bought) is another possible liqueur to use, which has spicy notes.Be sure to use a slightly larger coupe glass if you have it, since depending on the size of your ice cube, you want there to be enough room for the sparkling cider on top.
- 2 ounces Calvados
- 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
- 1/2 ounce St. George spiced pear liqueur
- sparkling hard cider or sparkling wine
- Add the Calvados, sweet vermouth, and pear liqueur to a cocktail mixing glass.
- Fill the glass two-thirds full of ice and stir briskly until well-chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Add an ice cube and a splash of sparking cider.