Ingredients

1/2 cup pear brandy (like Poire Williams)
1/4 cup triple sec (like Cointreau)
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 thin strips lime zest

Calories (kcal) : 280
Fat Calories (kcal): 0
Fat (g): 0
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0
Cholesterol (mg): 0
Sodium (mg): 0
Carbohydrates (g): 36
Fiber (g): 0
Protein (g): 0

Preparation

Combine the brandy, triple sec, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well and strain into two chilled martini glasses. Twist the lime zest into spirals and drop one in each glass.

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AtlantaBelle | 01/03/2011
Very nice and tasty! It is strong but if you use high quality liquor (no Triple Sec!) it comes together well. You can use lime or lemon - I've used both and each taste good.
AnnMarie1000 | 12/12/2010
This drink was way too strong! My guests did not like it at all. I would not recommend this one
nebulachapin | 09/25/2009
Sophisticated. Fantastic. Quality of the Pear brandy is key. Instead of Poire Williams I used Brandy Peak "Spirit of Pear Brandy" (Oregon), and Cointreau.

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