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Shaken · 1 serving

Pear & Cardamom Sidecar

An aromatic Cognac Sidecar combining muddled cardamom, triple sec, pear liqueur, lemon, and rich syrup.

Short answer

Pear & Cardamom Sidecar is a shaken cocktail made with green cardamom, cognac, triple sec, pear liqueur, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and pear. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 7 minutes.
Time7 min
MethodShaken
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Pear & Cardamom Sidecar 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
Pear & Cardamom Sidecar ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Green Cardamom2 piece———
Cognac30 ml3 cl1 oz6 parts
Triple Sec22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Pear liqueur22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Lemon Juice22.5 ml2.3 cl0.8 oz4.5 parts
Rich Simple Syrup5 ml0.5 cl0.2 oz1 part
Pear1 wedge———

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

Method

How to make Pear & Cardamom Sidecar

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe and cut exactly one very small thin fresh pear wedge.

  2. 02

    Place two green cardamom pods in the base of a shaker and muddle firmly enough to crack them and release their aroma.

  3. 03

    Add 30 ml Cognac, 22.5 ml triple sec, 22.5 ml pear liqueur, 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, and 5 ml rich syrup.

  4. 04

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid cold ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe to remove the cracked cardamom and all ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Place the single small pear wedge at the rim and serve without cardamom pods, spice dust, citrus, or another garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Pear & Cardamom Sidecar taste like?

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

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

Sweetness4 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Pear & Cardamom Sidecar questions

What is in a Pear & Cardamom Sidecar?

Kokto’s build uses green cardamom, cognac, triple sec, pear liqueur, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and pear.

How long does a Pear & Cardamom Sidecar take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 7 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Pear & Cardamom Sidecar prepared?

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

Is a Pear & Cardamom Sidecar 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 B197https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/1494/pear-and-cardamom-sidecar · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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