Pear Vanilla Sparklers // shutterbean

A classy and refreshing drink with the delicate flavors of ripe pear and fragrant vanilla, topped with bubbly sparkling wine. It's great for a special event or a calm night at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe pear, peeled and diced


• 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise


• 2 tablespoons honey


• 1 cup water


• 1 bottle sparkling wine, chilled


• Ice cubes


• Pear slices and vanilla bean for garnish

Instructions:

Diced pear, split vanilla bean, honey, and water should all be put in a small saucepan

Over medium heat, bring to a simmer

Then, lower the heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring every now and then

Take it off the heat and let it cool down all the way

Put the pear mixture through a fine mesh sieve and throw away the solids

Put ice cubes in the glasses before putting the cocktails together

Each glass should have about 1/4 cup of the pear-vanilla syrup added to it

Add sparkling wine to the top of each glass

Add some pear slices and a vanilla bean to the top

Serve right away and enjoy!