In homage to the mighty pear and the spice of the holidays, this week we are getting festive!
Spiced Pear Gin Fizz
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YIELD: 1 cocktail
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
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SPICED PEAR GIN FIZZ
2 ounces gin (I used Nolet’s Dry Gin)
1 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 large egg white (or 1 ounce pasteurized liquid egg whites)
3/4 ounce Spiced Pear Simple Syrup
1-2 ounces club soda
star anise for garnish
SPICED PEAR SIMPLE SYRUP
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 pear, cored and cut into pieces
3 star anise
2 cardamom pods
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DIRECTIONS
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SPICED PEAR GIN FIZZ
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, lemon juice, egg white, and Spiced Pear Simple Syrup (recipe follows) to cocktail shaker. Replace lid and shake for 15 seconds or until shaker becomes frosty. Strain into cocktail glass. Top with club soda, garnish with star anise, and serve.
SPICED PEAR SIMPLE SYRUP
Add water, sugar, pear, star anise, and cardamom pods to a small sauce pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; stir to dissolve sugar. All mixture to simmer over low for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Strain out pear and spices. Store extra syrup in the refrigerator.