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Spiced Vanilla Pear Cocktail
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For the cocktail:
- 1½ cups (354 ml) pear nectar
- ¾ cup (177 ml) vodka
- 8 tbsp (118 ml) Spiced Vanilla Pear Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
- Ice
For the Spiced Vanilla Pear Simple Syrup:
- 2 Bosc pears
- 1 cup (250 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) Redpath® Granulated Sugar
- ½ vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 5 slices (10 g) ginger
- 3 cloves
- Peels of one small orange
- 1 star anise
Garnish (optional):
- Sliced pears
- Star anise
- Orange twists
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
Step 1
Dice pears. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, place water, sugar, diced pears, vanilla bean (seeds and pod included), sliced ginger, cloves, orange peel, and star anise.
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Step 2
Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Lower heat and simmer syrup for 15 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot with plastic wrap. Let steep for at least 20 minutes, preferably overnight, or until syrup has completely cooled. Strain and discard solids.
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For the assembly:
Step 1
Fill 4 lowball glasses halfway with ice. In a large pitcher or shaker filled halfway with ice, pour in pear nectar and vodka. Add in pear simple syrup. Stir or shake vigorously. Strain into prepared glasses. Garnish with a whole star anise or pear slice or orange twists.
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