Pear Martini

I fell in love with this cocktail at a local restaurant and decided to put my own spin on it. I don’t like things too sweet, and tend to like my drinks more tart. of course if you like to have more sweet, cut back on the lemon juice and add a smidge more simple syrup. Either way this drink hits the spot, but drinker beware! it goes down awfully easy!

I keep simple syrup available in my frig all the time as this is my hummingbird nectar as well. you can purchase it, but I make several cups at a time and its much more economical. I use 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil until it is completely dissolved. Let is cool and store it in a container in the frig. Having it on hand makes it easy to whip up this cocktail and many others.

Serves 2

1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur ( I use St Germain)

2 oz Pear Vodka

1 1/2 oz Lemon Juice ( freshly squeezed)

1 oz Simple Syrup

Fresh pear for garnish if desired

Fill a martini shaker with ice and pour ingredients into shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass and serve with a thin slice of pear