Pear & Ginger Sparkler

Name: Pear & Ginger Sparkler
Ingredients: 4 cups pear nectar; 2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 cup plain or pear vodka; 3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilled; Fresh pear slices

7 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 cups pear nectar
2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup plain or pear vodka
3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilled
Fresh pear slices

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool.
2

Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in vodka. Pour 1-1/2 ounces into each champagne flute or cocktail glass. Top with 4 ounces champagne. Serve with pear slices.