This Pear is Aces

By Natalie Bovis-Nelsen (AKA: TheLiquidMuse.com)

Photography by Moshe Zusman

If you haven’t ventured to Dupont Circle in a while, it may be time to catch up on one of its latest hotspots. Last year, Alan Popovsky (owner of Felix and Spy Lounge, a little further up the Red Line) opened doors to chic brasserie-style dining and drinking spot Hudson. In addition to summer drink specials on the patio and half-priced wine on Sundays, Hudson’s cocktail list features some intriguing creations. The house-made syrups and purees reflect the imagination and care employed behind the bar.

A Better Two Pair
1 1/2 ounces Absolut pear vodka
1 1/2 ounces house-made

Two Pear Puree*
1 ounce house-made sour mix
Dehydrated pear slice

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of dehydrated pear.

Two Pear Puree:
2 Bartlett pears
2 prickly pears
1 tablespoon ascorbic acid
1 cup simple syrup (sugar water)

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and fruit is thoroughly incorporated (mash should be a vibrant pink).

(June/July 2008)

Tags: Cocktail Corner, pear, sour mix, vodka