Pear Apple Cocktail

This mixture is early fall in a cocktail. With the addition of some homemade cinnamon-infused simple syrup, you’ll “fall” head over heels for this cozy glass of crisp comfort.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Course Drinks

Servings 2 drinks

Equipment

Small saucepan
Martini Shaker

Ingredients

3 ounces pear nectar (fresh preferably)
2 ounces apple cider
1 ounce cinnamon simple sugar (recipe to follow)
.75 ounce lemon juice fresh
2 ounces Grey Goose pear vodka
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
thinly sliced apple (or pear) for garnish
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
Pour 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar into a small saucepan heated to a medium low and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add cinnamon stick and bring to a boil.
Cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 30 minutes to an hour to infuse. Remove cinnamon stick. Store syrup in a container in refrigerator for up to 1-1/2 weeks.
For the Drink:
Mix together sugar and cinnamon for rim. Dip rim of glass in a bit of simple syrup, then in the sugar/cinnamon mix.
Combine the pear juice/nectar, apple cider, 1 ounce cinnamon simple syrup, lemon juice and pear vodka into a martini shaker with ice. Shake for 30 seconds. Pour into a martini or rock glass. Garnish with an apple or pear slice.