A look at Xante Pear Liquor.
We recently sampled Xante, a spirit that has been making the rounds in Europe for the past ten years and has only been available in the United States since early 2009.
Xante finds its origins in cognac that’s matured in French Limousine Oak Barrels, which is then blended with Belgium pears. This results in a spirit that has subtle notes of vanilla, coupled with sweet hints of pears, and the occasional notes of citrus zest.
We decided to see what new recipes we could come up with utilizing Xante as a component.
The 37th Intersection
3/4 oz Xante
2 oz Rittenhouse Rye
A Bar Spoon Orange Marmalade
3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
2 Dashes Peychaud Bitters
Garnish with Burnt Orange Zest
The 37th Intersection. A combination of Xante, Rittenhouse Rye, Orange Marmalade, Cinnamon Syrup, and Peychaud Bitters.
Viva Va Loca
¾ oz Sombra Mezcal
½ oz Xante
2 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Chai Tea Syrup
1/4 Lime Juice
The French Backyard
1 ¾ Bushnel Fine Calvados
½ Xante
½ Batavia Arrack
2 Dash Whiskey Barrel Bitters
1 oz Demerara Syrup
The French Backyard. A combination of Xante, Bushnel Calvados, Batavia Arrack, and Whiskey Barrel Bitters.
