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Pear & Ginger Sparkler

Name: Pear & Ginger Sparkler
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 18 servings.
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; GARNISH:; Fresh pear slices

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

18 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard. If you like ginger and want more of a kick, try substituting ginger liqueur for the vodka. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California

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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
GARNISH:
Fresh pear slices

Directions

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.
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.

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