Spiced Pear Champagne Cocktail

By KrissyW330

Ingredients

• cinnamon sugar mix
• juice of one lime
• 1/2 cup pear infused vodka
• 1/2 cup pear nectar
• 2 Tbsp Spiced Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
• Splash of champagne or sparkling wine
• Simple Syrup
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 tsp juniper berries
• 2 Tsp cloves
• 5 whole star anise

Preparation

Step 1

Wet the rim of a champagne glass with lime juice. Dip into cinnamon sugar mix several times to ensure coverage. In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, nectar and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Top with champagne.


Simple Syrup
Combine the sugar,water and spices in a pot. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionaly until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture through a strainer and discard the whole spices.