And a Partridge in a Pear Tree Cocktail

• 11⁄2 oz. reposado tequila
• 1 ozspiced syrup
• 3⁄4 oz. pear brandy (an unaged, unsweetened pear eau de vie)
• 3⁄4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 oz. mezcal
• 1fresh egg white (pasteurized if you like)
• 3 dashesangostura bitters
•  chilled club soda

Preparation

1. 1.

   Shake all the ingredients except the club soda without ice to combine and aerate, then shake again with ice to chill; double-strain into an ice-filled glass and top with chilled club soda. Garnish.

2. 2.

   Spiced Syrup: 1 tsp. black peppercorns 3 1⁄2 cinnamon sticks 5 whole cloves 10 whole allspice 3⁄4 tsp. fresh-grated nutmeg 2 cups water 4 cups brown sugar

3. 3.

   In a medium saucepan, toast the dry spices over medium-high heat until aromatic. Add the water and bring to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes, then reduce the heat and add the sugar, stirring at a simmer until sugar has dissolved. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer, and bottle for use. Keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.