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Spiced Pear Sparkler

With just the right amount of fruity flavour, this slightly spicy bubbly cocktail is perfect for celebrating the festive season. 

Ingredients

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For the Spiced Pear Simple Syrup:

  • 4 ripe Anjou or Bartlett pears, chopped into 1” pieces
  • 200 g or 1 c granulated sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 c water

For the drink:

  • 1 oz Spiced Pear Simple Syrup
  • 4 oz Prosecco or Champagne

 

Instructions

Make the Spiced Pear Simple Syrup:

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the pears, sugar, cinnamon sticks and water to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer (30 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool (15 minutes).
  3. Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the pears and cinnamon sticks. Discard.
  4. Strain the syrup through a sieve into a large glass measuring cup. Strain again through paper towels or a coffee filter into a glass jar or bottle and refrigerate. The syrup will keep for up to two weeks.

Make the Spiced Pear Sparkler:

  1. Pour the chilled Spiced Pear Simple Syrup into a coupe glass or champagne flute and top with Prosecco or Champagne.
  • Author: Helen Kain