Francisco Medici from The Mekan bar at Rüya in London brings this delicious cocktail, the Whirling Dervish a pear-based version of Tequila Sour. Via The Guardian.
For this cocktail you will need a pear puree, either homemade or prepared. If you prepare it, you will need to core the pear and blend it in a processor with sugar syrup until you get a smooth mixture. If you get a thick texture you can add water to lighten it.
Whirling Dervish cocktail
Ingredients
40 ml of Tequila Reposado
30 ml pear purée
25 ml lemon juice
2 fresh sage leaves, plus 2 for garnish
1 pinch of black pepper, and more for garnish
1 egg white
Type of glass
Old fashioned
Preparation
Add all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake dry to settle the egg white and create a good foam. Add ice to the shaker and shake again. Double filter into Old Fashioned glass with ice, and garnish with sage and pepper.
Don’t drink and drive. Enjoy responsibly.