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Recipe courtesy of Vinny Dotolo and Jon Shook

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Total:: 35 min
Prep:: 15 min
Inactive:: 20 min

Yield:: 1 drink

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

Ice cubes
1/2 cup pear infused vodka
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
Pear slice

Spiced Simple Syrup:

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups water
3 cinnamon sticks
2 tablespoons juniper berries
2 tablespoons cloves
5 whole star anise

Directions

In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, juice and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of pear.

Spiced Simple Syrup:

In a pot combine the sugar, water, and spices. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture thorough a strainer and discard the whole spices.

My Private Notes

Name: Caramel Pear
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 1/2 cup pear infused vodka; 1/2 cup apple juice; 2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows; Pear slice; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 cups water; 3 cinnamon sticks; 2 tablespoons juniper berries; 2 tablespoons cloves; 5 whole star anise