Spiced Pear Bourbon Sparkler

Spiced Pear Bourbon Sparkler

from bonappetit.com
1 servings

Holidays tend to involve some effervescent fun, and we are celebrating while sticking to our sugarfree ways throughout the season. We created this Spiced Pear and Bourbon cocktail that will be perfect for any holiday, celebration, or chilly Tuesday evening.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounces Spiced Pear Simple Syrup
  • 1 ½ ounces Bourbon
  • ½ ounces lemon juice
  • 1-2 ounces Prosecco
  • Ice
  • Chilled Coupe Glass
  • 1 cup pear juice (not from concentrate or 3 ripe pears blitzed in a blender with ¼ cup of water)
  • 2 -inch nub of ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 cloves
  • ¼ cup Brown Swerve

Directions

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    First start with the star of the show, the Spiced Pear Simple Syrup. In a pot combine 1 cup pear juice (not from concentrate or 3 ripe pears blitzed in a blender with 1/4 cups of water), a 2-inch nub of ginger peeled and sliced, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 5 cloves. Cover and let simmer over low heat for ten minutes. Take off the heat and add 1/4 cup lightly packed Brown Swerve. Stir until the Swerve is fully incorporated into the mixture. Let cool, and strain. You can make this in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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    For the cocktail, pour the Bourbon, Spiced Pear Simple Syrup, lemon juice (if using freshly squeezed make sure you strain the juice to avoid getting any seeds in your cocktail), and ice into a cocktail shaker and shake for 30 seconds or until the surface of the cocktail shaker is cool to the touch. Strain the drink over a chilled coupe glass, and top with the Prosecco of your choice.

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    Recipe by Lisa Clark and Erika Radford of the BoozyKetones

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    Want more? Check out these other holiday recipes showcasing Swerve:

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    Whiskey Sweet Potato Pie

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    Sesame Oat Apple Crisp