1 ounce pear puree (Anjou suggested, but

  you can use store-bought if you don’t have

  a juicer or blender)

1 ounce brandy (Asbach suggested)

3/4 ounce vodka

1/2 ounce pear liqueur (American Fruits suggested)

1/4 ounce Frangelico

ground mace

pear slice, for garnish

In a blender or juicer, puree a pear, seeded but not peeled (half a pear usually works per cocktail). In a shaker half-filled with ice, add the puree and the spirits. Shake for 30 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with pear slice, sprinkle with mace.