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Shaken · 1 serving

Japanese Pear

A sake-and-vodka cocktail accented with dry pear brandy, rich syrup, and Creole-style aromatic bitters.

Short answer

Japanese Pear is a shaken cocktail made with vodka, pear brandy, sake, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and pear. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
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1 serving

Japanese Pear ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Japanese Pear ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Vodka45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Pear brandy10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
Sake45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz4.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup10 ml1 cl0.3 oz1 part
New Orleans Aromatic Bitters1 dash———
Pear1 wedge———

Garnish: Exactly one very small thin fresh pear wedge at the rim

Method

How to make Japanese Pear

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one classic martini glass and cut exactly one very small thin fresh pear wedge.

  2. 02

    Measure the vodka, pear brandy, sake, rich simple syrup, and one dash of Creole-style bitters into a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and seal it securely.

  4. 04

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the mixture is very cold and integrated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled martini glass so the surface remains clean and smooth.

  6. 06

    Set the single small pear wedge neatly at the rim and serve without another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Japanese Pear taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness1 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Japanese Pear questions

What is in a Japanese Pear?

Kokto’s build uses vodka, pear brandy, sake, rich simple syrup, new orleans aromatic bitters, and pear.

How long does a Japanese Pear take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Japanese Pear prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Japanese Pear alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

  • Cocktail App English editorial catalog B157https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1056/japanese-pear · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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