Pillow Talk Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare prickly pear purée (if needed)

   If you don't have prickly pear syrup, peel and cube 2 medium prickly pears, then place flesh in a blender and purée until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Yield ~2–3 oz. Chill before using.

2. 2

   Add 2 oz pear vodka, 1 oz peach schnapps, 1 oz prickly pear purée (or syrup), 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.25 oz simple syrup (omit or reduce if purée is sweet) into a cocktail shaker.

3. 3

   Add 2 dashes orange bitters to balance the sweetness.

4. 4

   Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.

5. 5

   Double-strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove any remaining seeds or ice shards.

6. 6

   Garnish with a thin pear slice and a peach slice on the rim. Add a sprig of mint for aroma if desired.

7. 7

   Serve immediately. Optionally, for a longer drink, pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish the same way.