Sip of the Month: Vanilla Pear And Ginger Fizz
Our September Sip of the Month is the Vanilla Pear and Ginger Fizz, a sparkling cocktail that feels like the perfect bridge between late summer and fall. Sweet pear, warm ginger, soft vanilla, and a maple sugar rim make it cozy, elegant, and just a little bit special.
Vanilla Pear and Ginger Fizz
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 ounces vanilla vodka
1/2 ounce ginger liqueur
1/2 ounce pear syrup (recipe follows)
Soda water, to top
Maple sugar, for the rim
Dehydrated pear, to garnish
Vanilla bean, to garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare your cocktail glass by lightly brushing the rim with pear syrup, then dipping it into maple sugar.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add vanilla vodka, ginger liqueur, and pear syrup.
Shake well until the outside of the shaker becomes cold.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Top with soda water.
Garnish with dehydrated pear and a vanilla bean.
Serve and enjoy.
*PEAR SYRUP
Makes about 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe pear, chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Add chopped pear, sugar, and water to a small saucepan.
Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pear has softened and the syrup is lightly flavoured.
Remove from heat and let cool.
Strain into a clean jar, pressing gently on the pear to release the flavour.
Stir in vanilla, if using.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Photo and recipe via She Shed Cocktails