Cocktail of the week: The Star Inn The City's I Drink Pearfore I Am

This simple, refreshing cocktail delivers punchy flavours and has very quickly become a firm favourite of ours. Xanté is a cognac-based pear liqueur that’s readily available online and in most specialist spirit stores.

Serves 1

25ml pear liqueur (we use Xanté)

25ml vodka (Absolut, for preference)

25ml elderflower cordial

20ml lemon juice

12.5ml basic sugar syrup

Soda water, to top

1 slice pear, to garnish

Combine all the ingredients except the soda in a Boston tin. Shake with ice for 10-15 seconds, then strain into an ice-filled Collins glass (or any other tall glass). Top with soda and garnish with a slice of pear.

• Jamie Castle, bar manager, The Star Inn The City, York