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, its 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
  oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
  2 dashes Angostura bitters
  Orange peel garnish

• Spiced Pear Margarita
  1 oz reposado tequila
  1 oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
  oz fresh lime juice
  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.