Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 unit

Asian pears

peeled, cored, and roughly chopped

1 cup

shochu or sake

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 unit

ice cubes

Large

4 unit

green shiso (perilla) leaves

Step 1
~1 min

Peel, core, and roughly chop the Asian pears.

Step 2
~1 min

Combine the chopped pears, shochu (or sake), and lemon juice in a blender.

Step 3
~1 min

Puree the mixture until smooth.

Step 4
~1 min

Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove solids.

Step 5
~1 min

Press on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.

Step 6
~1 min

Fill four glasses with large ice cubes.

Step 7
~1 min

Place a green shiso leaf in each glass.

Step 8
~1 min

Use a blunt object to lightly muddle the ice and shiso to release their flavors.

Step 9
~1 min

Divide the pear mixture evenly among the four glasses.

Step 10
~1 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the glasses before serving for an extra refreshing experience.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.

Garnish with a slice of Asian pear.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The pear puree can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an aperitif or a light cocktail.

Pair with Japanese appetizers.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Sushi
Tempura

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly enjoyed in Japan and other East Asian countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer party
Cocktail party
Dinner party

Popularity Score

75/100

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