Perfect Pear

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 10 mins
Start to Finish: 10 mins (not including time for syrup)

Ingredients

3/4 cup Simple Syrup
1/2 cup pear-flavored vodka
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 pear, cut into 4 slices

Directions

In a pitcher, combine syrup, vodka, juice and ice. Strain into glasses containing pear slices. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories(kcal)155,
Carbohydrate(gm)25,
Dietary Fiber, total(gm)1,
Sodium(mg)1,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Simple Syrup

Yield: 2 cups

Roast: 25 mins to 35 mins plus 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Transfer to a heat-proof pitcher and refrigerate until well chilled, about 30 minutes. (Can be made ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 months.) Makes 2 cups.