Pear vodka, ginger liqueur flavor this Lake Park Bistro martini - You Asked for It

Kathy Keleher, Oconomowoc, requested a drink recipe from Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro.

She wrote: “A number of months ago, my husband and I ate at Lake Park Bistro. It had been many years since we ate there. I ordered the Pear Martini, which I enjoyed immensely! I would love to have the recipe for this fabulous cocktail.”

Staff at the restaurant sent the recipe.

Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Pear Martini

Makes 1 drink

• 3 ½ ounces Grey Goose La Poire (pear) vodka
• ½ ounce Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
• ½ ounce lemon juice
• ½ ounce simple syrup (purchased or homemade)
• Slivers of lemon for garnish

Combine all ingredients and mix well in a shaker. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with slivers of lemon peel if desired.

To request a recipe, write “You Asked for It,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Box 371, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0371 or email jdemski@journalsentinel.com. Requests must include complete restaurant name, address and phone number (only businesses still in operation will be considered), as well as your name, address and phone number. (Names and addresses will be withheld upon request.) Column compiled by Joanne Kempinger Demski.