Pear Collins

2 oz Bourbon, WL Weller (7yr 90proof)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1⁄2 oz Simple syrup
3⁄4 oz Pear juice (Run through Centrifugal Juicer)
2 ds Bitters, Amargo Chuncho
1⁄4 oz Falernum, Velvet Falernum
1⁄4 oz CioCiaro (float)
Instructions

Build in a shaker, Shake briefly, strain into collins glass, then fill with crushed ice. Float a quarter ounce of Amaro CioCiaro.

Notes

Any Pears will do, Asian Pears/Bartelett/Bosc. Best to let them ripen before juicing.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Kyle Davidson, Blackbird, Chicago
Year
2013
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  • A 100 proof bourbon helps cut through the flavors nicely. Used bottled organic pear juice — ★★★★
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Comments

Used rothmans pear liqueur instead of pear juice and skipped the syrup to makes a very delicate and dry cocktail.  Fabulous