Its slightly sweet and the brandy feel of the Mathilde Poire is totally subsumed by the lemon and St. Germain. Garnish with lemon wheel and rosemary sprig. Run a lemon wedge around the edge of a cocktail glass and dip in granulated sugar to rim the glass. Add an ice cube and a splash of sparking cider. An unplanned trip to Germantowns Maifest last night delayed yesterdays post. Any ideas would be appreciated. Patron Silver tequila, oz. Let steep for a few days in the fridge. Double-strain through a fine mesh strained into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass. Use the old timings if you prefer, I find the new ones just as good. It should be fine, dont worry Remove from heat and set aside to cool. (375 mL) Mathilde - Poires Pear Liqueur (375ml) We have chosen the Bon-Chretien Williams pear to make Mathilde Poire. I really dont know what led me to pull out maybe it was just my desire to clear out a space for something new. Thanks. Thanks for your help. @OP: Mathilde poire is simply a per liqueur, just like crme de cassis/fraboise/pche, etc. Cookie Notice Citadelle Gin 1 oz. K. Hi there, After 1 week open the jar and add the sugar, Shake well and set aside in a cool dark cupboard for a further week making sure you give it a shake every day or so to get that sugar to completely dissolve. So with the Mathilde Poire in hand, what else to use? This recipe includes cloves, cinnamon, lemon zest, nutmeg, and coffee beans to complement the taste of green walnuts. I cant wait. $ 13.99 Half-Bottle. Just forgotten to amend the wording in the post. This particular step intensifies the pear flavor. You will need quite a bit of it, but it's much easier than getting the flavor out of the nuts. Why the change? It's sweet, fruity, and a delicious alternative to commercial schnapps for any of your favorite peach cocktails. Actually, its only because his name is Pear-y. Seems like such a waste to throw them out. That really doesn't matter, though, because it's so delicious that you'll drink it right up. So glad you liked the pear liqueur so much. So, Ill get back to this in a minute, but first I want to go back to the Pear Tequila. K, Hi Lillian You can also get white plastic lids for mason jars. Pear has to be ripe and juicy to make this liqueur. Glad to be of help. Cover jar and put in a cool dark location for 8 days. Mathildes product is made with three European raspberry varietiesthe Lloyd George of Scotland, and two from Burgandy, the Rose de Plombires and the Violette de Boux. Pear isnt particularly predominant except on the first rush of flavor. Why not add everything all at once and let it all mingle with an occasional stir or shake to disturb and help dissolve the sugar? Going into the dark tonight for 6 weeks and then prep for the holiday giving. Combine all ingredients in a large jar, seal and shake for 30 seconds. Mathilde fruit liqueurs are handcrafted French spirits Thank you, produced from our cherished forefathers recipes. To enjoy it, pour about a tablespoon of Mathilde Pear Liqueur into a tall glass filled with ice and top it off with tonic and fresh fruit, or combine all of these components in a cocktail mixer. K. This looks lovely! The jar should have enough room to add another cup of liquid later in the process. Add a strip of tape & write the date on it. Many liqueurs require just a few things: an alcohol base, flavoring ingredients, and simple syrup. Allow the pears to steep for 30 minutes over low heat, or until the syrup has reached room temperature. Add a cup of brandy, some sugar, and plenty of cranberries, and you're just a few days away from a great drink. And then I read the recipe. Thanks Andy bar essentials like amaretto and Irish cream, Coffee liqueurs like Kahlua and Tia Maria, Limoncello is a very sweet lemon-flavored liqueur. K, Your email address will not be published. Instructions. Would Giffard work as well? Thank you TWICE Karen, once for answering my questions and second for this great recipe that I stumbled upon purely by chance. Save. Smirnoff vodka, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Mathilde Pear Liqueur, fresh oranges and strawberries, bar syrup and seltzer water. Add another diced pear. Can I store it in mason jars or would a jar with a stopper be better? Hang in there it will be fine. It makes a great foodie gift too, so make some for Christmas hampers and get ahead with your festive preparations. Add cranberries in between the pears. Merry Christmas. Your friend will receive an email from you with a link to our site. More experimentation will be needed on this one. No garnish needed. Dave. Absolut Spicy Black (Cocktail) Absolut 100 Vodka, Apple Juice, Creme de Cassis, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup. K. I cant wait to try this! Hi Suzanne is this okay or have a just wasted a lot of vodka, Hi Elaine With the pears being in there so long there will be lots of tiny fibres so extra straining will be important. I do have a question however; I forgot to strain the liquid before bottling. I have a few recipes for both, just type in the word apple or pear in search box and all those recipes will come up for you. I have a quick question. 2 ounces pear flavored vodka, ounce Ginger Liqueur, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1 ounce lemon juice Shake vigorously to mix. It should still be fine, its the pear flavour you are getting in the liqueur, youll be getting rid of pear itself. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a couple of basil leaves. So, when I got down to the Twilight Lounge I pulled together my ingredients. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. Got a sweet tooth? Viryta (Lithuanian Honey Liqueur) 3 Ratings Save. Mathilde Pear Liqueur -Shake well and set aside in a cool dark cupboard for a further week. Thanks again for sharing. Mathilde pear liqueur 1 oz. Im not sure how to serve this. dfmz 4 yr. ago. If youve been paying attention, youll note that the only differences between this and yesterdays Elderflower Pear is that I dropped the Lillet and amped up the St. Germain. Lychee is a fun tropical fruit that made its way into the cocktail scene in the early 2000s. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The pear was a magnificent hit to all that tasted and when my pear tree blooms this year I will definitely be creating another batch and using this recipe. Dont you love the fruits of Autumn pears, apples, plums and rich fruits that speak of comfort, coziness and snuggling up by the fire on long winter nights. Get the App. All best Mathildes pear liqueur is made with the Bon-Chrtien Williams pear, better known in the U.S. as the Bartlett pear, which the company says boasts a golden skin and very tasty and juicy flesh. Regardless, pear is always a more delicate and ephemeral flavor than the likes of raspberry, and is generally considered to be harder to accurately capture. If you enjoythe likes of Avernaor Amer Picon, you'll enjoy this amaro. The pear is evident and softens the bourbon, making for a very drinkable, yet boozy cocktail. You are, arent you? So, as Im driving home from work yesterday my mind was spinning through how to finish up maraschino week. It's delicious with a crisp pear flavor and a splash of St. Germain Liqueur! quince, a pear-like fruit with an intense aroma. Corks have a tendancy to come out. Nowadays I only wait for one week on the windowsil and one week more in cupboard. Does this mean I wait another 2 weeks before I can drink it or have I made a mistake somewhere along the line? Yes just double strain through kitchen paper or cheesecloth. Strain into a rocks glass with an ice ball. It definately smells and taste like ripe pears and also has a brandy like backbeat to it. we press the fruits into a juice that is fermented before the final Jamie Grill / Tetra Images / Getty Images. Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir vigorously to mix and chill. I always tweak my recipes over the years if I can improve them in any way and found that I could get the same result with this one by using a shorter time. the most palatable flavors. Mathilde Framboise 750ML $23.99 Description Details Product Reviews Description Mathilde Framboise This traditional raspberry liqueur is hand crafted from a century old French family recipe from 100% hand picked Landes raspberries. One of the bottles still has the cut up pears in it. it is insanely good and a beautiful colour. But in this case I thought vodka would be a good base to allow the other flavors I wanted to use to come through. Seal and shake, then let steep for 2 days. This definately hit the spot as a light, refreshing cocktail that I will definately be enjoying poolside when it warms up. I put it in 1-2 cup containers, and then into the freezer. It should be ready in about a month. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. After yesterdays rather lame effort with my two new pear cocktails I decided today was to be an inspiring effort, one worthy of great plaudits and driven by outsized ego and ambition. The second drink of the night was the End Of The Line (pictured). I just strained it yesterday and threw outtue pear. When peach season hits, grab a couple extra pounds and make your own peach liqueur. K. I was so excited to make this recipe but I added the sugar with all ingredients instead of waiting the suggested week to add sugar. Bring to a simmer. I have a large glass French press. 1 / 54 Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine Pomegranate, pear and orange go together elegantly that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. Enjoy Naughty & Nice Foodie Gifts For Christmas. Hi Michelle The addition of the St. Germain adds both a touch of sweetness and just enough of the elderflower flavor that combines just right with the pear flavors of the Mathilde. Lost the recipe,and since it was pre-google, I was never able to find it until now, when I recently found a bottle of the original I made 25 years ago!!!. Glad you are enjoying this kitchen crafting experiment so much. This is also a very quick liqueur and just needs to rest overnight. Shake well. Fruit Liqueurs are a sub-category of the wider liqueur family of drinks. 1 large pear the William variety is perfect for this, though any pear will do in a crisis! Mathilde's pear liqueur is made with the Bon-Chrtien Williams pear, better known in the U.S. as the Bartlett pear, which the company says "boasts a golden skin and very tasty and juicy. Leave this on a radiator or in an airing cupboard overnight, or warm in a very low oven till completely dried. A pot of pears, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and sliced pears is added to it and then simmers. sparkling hard cider or sparkling wine. And the basil garnish adds a nice botanical scent and flavor to the drink. I noticed in the comments that it said 4 weeks is good enough for the waiting period. All best The best preserving recipes plus easy cooking and baking too, Author: Karon Grieve Published : October 2014. I love all your recipes and being a kieffer pear tree owner I make this every year and have quite a following.