Autumn Pear

The Mix

Makes one cocktail.

• 1 ½ ounce VHW Port Cask Finished Whisky
• 3 ounces of chopped pear (2-3 chopped slices)
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup**
• Black walnut bitters
• Cinnamon sugar

Muddle the chopped pear in a shaker, while adding lime juice and whisky.  Wet the glass rim with water and roll in cinnamon sugar.  Add 2-3 pieces of ice to the shaker and shake fiercely.  Strain the mixture into the glass.  Top with one dash of black walnut bitters and garnish with slice of pear.

**Simple Syrup: Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar to a pot over medium heat. Let sugar dissolve, stirring constantly. Once sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. Store for up to 2 weeks.