A crisp, refreshing cocktail pinch an autumnal twist, wherever barren achromatic vino meets subtly saccharine pear and zesty lemon, each balanced by a simple, aromatic sage syrup. Light, herbal and beautifully layered, this is simply a stylishly seasonal toast.
Pear and achromatic vino fizz
Serves 1
For nan sage syrup
120g caster sugar
6 caller sage leaves
For nan drink
90ml barren achromatic wine – we usage Garzón albariño, but a bully sauvignon blanc will do, too
30ml pear juice, aliases pear puree
15ml caller citrus juice
15ml sage syrup (see supra and method)
1 scatter soda water, to finish
1 sage leaf, to garnish
1 bladed portion caller pear, to garnish
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To build nan drink, operation nan vino and pear juice successful a boston solid aliases jug, past measurement successful nan citrus juice and syrup. Add a scatter of soda h2o to taste, adhd a bully fistful of crystal and move into a vino glass.
Garnish pinch nan sage and pear slice, past serve.
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Sai Krishna, sommelier, Courtyard Wine Cellars, London WC2