Still Life of a Pear
This drink features a pear shrub, also known as a pear drinking vinegar. Shrubs originated several centuries ago in England as a method of preserving fruit and berries. It can be used either in alcoho...
What's a Tincture?
In the context of cocktails, a tincture is another type of flavorful extract made by preserving spices, herbs and even some produce such as hot peppers in 80% or higher alcohol. Pour the spirit over the selected herb or spice in an airtight container. Keep the container in a dark place at room temperature and shake it once a day. Taste it after about one week and see if it is strong enough. Once at the strength you desire, strain and store indefinitely in a dark cabinet.
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Still Life of a Pear
This drink features a pear shrub, also known as a pear drinking vinegar. Shrubs originated several centuries ago in...
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