Maple Leaf

Voted best cocktail of all time by chefs on the Kitchen.  

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Serves:  1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces pear puree
• 1 ounce bourbon, such as Four Roses
• 1/4 ounce cognac, such as Remy Martin VS
• 1/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/4 ounce grade A maple syrup
• 1/4 ounce pimento dram

Instructions

Add the pear puree, bourbon, cognac, lime juice, maple syrup and pimento dram to a mixing glass, add ice and shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker. Double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice, garnish and serve.

Source:  FoodNetwork, The Kitchen -  Geoffrey Zakarian