PEAR BELLINI

INGREDIENTS:

3 pieces of poached pear muddled with (see preparation for details)

3/4 Pear nectar or Juice

2oz Champagne 

GARNISH: Pear screwers 

PREPARATION:

POACHED PEAR :

5 Pears

4 quarts red wine

1 quart of sugar

3 cinnamon sticks

2 star anise

In a pot, place all of the ingredients but the pears, bring to a boil so the sugar can dissolve and lover to a simmer, add the pears and cover them with a towel so they can be simmered.  Leave them for approximately 20 min or until tender, depend on the size.

In a mixing glass , muddle the pear with the pear nectar, once a uniform puree is created, add the ice and  1/2 oz of Champagne, and slowly stir.  When the champagne stops foaming, add the other 1.1/2 oz.  Serve it chilled in a flute glass.

The color is dark pink with red veins, the smell makes us think of fall afternoons, and the taste is balanced and yet refreshing. A very classy and refined cocktail.  Perfect as a pre-dinner drink for your fall home dinners.