Seasonal Soft Cocktail :: Asian Pear Sparkler

Posted by Christina Nalval on December 08, 2017

Makes 2 cocktail servings

INGREDIENTS

Juice of 1 freshly pressed Asian pear (currently in season)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 oz rosemary ginger simple syrup

1 teaspoon nutmeg

Club soda

Ice

Rosemary sprigs for garnish

For Rosemary Ginger Simple Sryup:

1 cup sugar 

4-6 slices fresh ginger, peeled

1 sprig fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

To make Rosemary Ginger Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and 1 cup of water to  a boil. Add the ginger and rosemary and return to a boil,  stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and let cool completely, about 45 minutes. Strain the syrup through  a fine-mesh sieve set over  a small bowl; discard the solids. Refrigerate until chilled.  Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

To make the cocktail:

Peel the Asian pear and then puree in blender with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon nutmeg. Combine 3 oz of the pear puree with 1 oz rosemary ginger simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to combine, about 30 seconds. Pour in cocktail glasses and top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with rosemary, nutmeg and a pear slice if you're feeling extra fancy!