St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur
St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur is a lush, fruit-and-spice expression built on their pear brandy base. It bursts with juicy Bartlett pear, warm baking spices (cinnamon & clove), and offers a rich, dessert-friendly sweetness that stays balanced. At 20% ABV, it’s easy-drinking but complex enough to stand out in cocktails or as a flair ingredient.
Origins & Composition
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | St. George Spirits, Alameda, California. |
| Base Spirit | Their flagship pear brandy. |
| Key Ingredients | Bartlett pears, whole Saigon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cane sugar, pear juice, malic acid. |
| ABV / Proof | 20% ABV. |
| Format | 750 ml bottle, typical liqueur presentation. |
Tasting Profile
| Sense | Notes |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Jewel-toned (amber-pear glint) from pear juice and spice infusion. |
| Nose / Aroma | Crisp Bartlett pear perfume up front. Warm baking spices: cinnamon and clove. Slightly buttery undertones. |
| Palate / Taste | Rich pear flavor, with pear butter and juicy pear flesh; sweet but not saccharine; the spices warm but do not dominate. |
| Finish | Long, lush finish. Warm spice lingers, with pear sweetness and a touch of earthiness. |
Strengths & Character
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Very fruit-forward, especially pear, which makes it excellent for people who enjoy fruit liqueurs.
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Balanced sweetness and acidity help avoid overwhelming cloying sweetness.
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The warm spices (cinnamon, clove) add depth, making it suitable for autumn or winter use, holiday drinks, or richer desserts.
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Versatile: works neat, over ice, as a dessert topper, or in creative cocktails.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipes
Here are some cocktail or dessert usages that showcase its flavors:
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Spiced Pear Old Fashioned
2 oz bourbon or rye
¾ oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange peel garnish -
Spiced Pear Margarita
1½ oz reposado tequila
1 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
½ oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz simple syrup
Shake with ice, serve over fresh ice. -
Pear & Sparkling Wine
1 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur + sparkling wine or Champagne; garnish with a pear slice. -
Dessert drizzle: Over vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or yogurt; can pair beautifully with roasted pear tart or fruit cobbler.
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Description
St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur is a lush, fruit-and-spice expression built on their pear brandy base. It bursts with juicy Bartlett pear, warm baking spices (cinnamon & clove), and offers a rich, dessert-friendly sweetness that stays balanced. At 20% ABV, it’s easy-drinking but complex enough to stand out in cocktails or as a flair ingredient.
Origins & Composition
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Producer | St. George Spirits, Alameda, California. |
| Base Spirit | Their flagship pear brandy. |
| Key Ingredients | Bartlett pears, whole Saigon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cane sugar, pear juice, malic acid. |
| ABV / Proof | 20% ABV. |
| Format | 750 ml bottle, typical liqueur presentation. |
Tasting Profile
| Sense | Notes |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Jewel-toned (amber-pear glint) from pear juice and spice infusion. |
| Nose / Aroma | Crisp Bartlett pear perfume up front. Warm baking spices: cinnamon and clove. Slightly buttery undertones. |
| Palate / Taste | Rich pear flavor, with pear butter and juicy pear flesh; sweet but not saccharine; the spices warm but do not dominate. |
| Finish | Long, lush finish. Warm spice lingers, with pear sweetness and a touch of earthiness. |
Strengths & Character
-
Very fruit-forward, especially pear, which makes it excellent for people who enjoy fruit liqueurs.
-
Balanced sweetness and acidity help avoid overwhelming cloying sweetness.
-
The warm spices (cinnamon, clove) add depth, making it suitable for autumn or winter use, holiday drinks, or richer desserts.
-
Versatile: works neat, over ice, as a dessert topper, or in creative cocktails.
Suggested Uses & Mini-Recipes
Here are some cocktail or dessert usages that showcase its flavors:
-
Spiced Pear Old Fashioned
2 oz bourbon or rye
¾ oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Orange peel garnish -
Spiced Pear Margarita
1½ oz reposado tequila
1 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
½ oz fresh lime juice
¼ oz simple syrup
Shake with ice, serve over fresh ice. -
Pear & Sparkling Wine
1 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur + sparkling wine or Champagne; garnish with a pear slice. -
Dessert drizzle: Over vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or yogurt; can pair beautifully with roasted pear tart or fruit cobbler.
