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La Perla recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice21% ABV
The La Perla is a stirred agave cocktail, made with tequila reposado, fino sherry and pear liqueur, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
Jacques Bezuidenhout, San Francisco: reposado tequila, dry sherry and pear liqueur.
La Perla ingredients
| Tequila reposado | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Fino sherry | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Pear liqueur | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
How to make a La Perla
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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La Perla: quick answers
- How strong is a La Perla?
- About 21% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a La Perla?
- About 210 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a La Perla served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a La Perla have?
- 3 in total: tequila reposado, fino sherry and pear liqueur. Simple enough to make at home.
