Ingredients
Scale
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:
- In a medium saucepan, bring the pears, sugar, cinnamon sticks and water to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and simmer (30 minutes).
- Remove from heat and allow to cool (15 minutes).
- Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the pears and cinnamon sticks. Discard.
- 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:
- Pour the chilled Spiced Pear Simple Syrup into a coupe glass or champagne flute and top with Prosecco or Champagne.