Pear Ginger Sake Martini

Grabbing a drink while you wait for you table takes on a whole new meaning at The Stanton Social. Regulars know to arrive early so they can sip of the original cocktails at the upstairs bar. Here we share the secret mix behind one of our favorites…

Recipe courtesy of The Stanton Social

INGREDIENTS
1.5 oz Wokka Sake
1.5 oz Pear Ginger Simple Syrup*
0.5 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Triple Sec
Splash or squeeze of lemon juice

MIXING NOTES
Combine all ingredients in an iced shaker.
Strain into a martini glass.
Garnish with lemon twist

*To make the Pear Ginger Simple Syrup, combine the following:
6 c white wine
9 c sugar
6 c water
3 cinnamon sticks
1.5 vanilla beans
6.75 oz peeled chopped ginger
20 oz peeled pear
Bring to a boil and simmer until pears are cooked through, then strain.

INSIDER NOTES
This cocktail, created by Managing Partner Peter Kane, features the gold medal winning sake-vodka named Wokka. While sake and ginger are a natural pairing, the addition of the pear to this martini was spontaneous. One night Kane noticed that the pastry chef had leftover liquid from the poaching of a vanilla pear dessert so he used it in his recipe. While the dessert is no longer on the menu, the kitchen still poaches the pears for this tasty and popular cocktail.

The Stanton Social (99 Stanton Street, 212-995-0099) on NYC’s Lower East Side serves up a menu of multi-ethnic shared plates and is known for its late-night dining and innovative libations. Three uniquely designed floors makes this a great choice for group dining and private events.