La Perla

Reposado tequila and dry manzanilla sherry share the base of this stirred cocktail. A smaller pear liqueur measure brings fruit sweetness, while lemon peel adds a citrus aroma without changing the drink into a sour.

Clear pale golden La Perla in a coupe with lemon twist and no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Reposado tequila
  • 45 ml Dry manzanilla sherry
  • 22.5 ml Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Reposado tequila, Dry manzanilla sherry and Rothman & Winter Orchard Pear Liqueur into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a lemon twist and serve promptly.