Recipe courtesy of Vinny Dotolo
and
Jon Shook
Caramel Pear
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 drink
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 20 min
Ingredients
Ice cubes
1/2 cup pear infused vodka
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Pear slice
Spiced Simple Syrup:
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water
3 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons juniper berries
2 tablespoons cloves
5 whole star anise
Directions
- In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, juice and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of pear.
Spiced Simple Syrup:
- In a pot combine the sugar, water, and spices. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture thorough a strainer and discard the whole spices.