Asian Pear Cocktail

Directions

1. 1
   Put the pear, shochu and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. 2
   Pass the pear puree through a very fine mesh sieve (or a regular sieve lined with cheesecloth).
3. 3
   Press on the solids to get as much juice out as possible.
4. 4
   Fill 4 glasses with large ice cubes and put a shiso leaf in each glass.
5. 5
   Use a blunt object to pound the ice and shiso to release its flavors.
6. 6
   Divide the pear mixture between the 4 glasses and serve.