Anise And Pear Bubbly Food

PEARTINI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 15 minutes.
• In a blender, puree the syrup, vodka, vermouth, lime juice and pears until smooth. For each drink, pour some of the pear mixture into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with pear slices and serve.

BABY SHOWER BUBBLY BAR

Steps:

• For the blueberry basil puree: Add the blueberries, sugar, basil and 1/4 to 1/2 cup water (as needed) to the carafe of a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a serving vessel. Refrigerate until ready to use or serve immediately.
• For the raspberry rosemary syrup: Add the sugar, raspberries, rosemary sprigs and 3 cups water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the raspberries burst, the sugar is dissolved and the liquid is bright pink, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and press through a mesh sieve into a bowl or large measuring cup. Transfer to a serving vessel and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
• For the drinks: Add the blueberry basil puree or raspberry rosemary syrup to any desired mixer. Mix and match as desired. Garnish with herbs, berries or citrus.

PEAR BUBBLY

Steps:

• Combine the pear puree, pear brandy, lime juice and Simple Syrup in a champagne flute. Slowly pour in the sparkling cider, garnish with a pear slice and serve.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

PEAR-ANISE SALAD

Steps:

• Simmer 1/2 cup each sugar and water with 3 star anise pods and a pinch of salt until syrupy, stirring, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon grenadine and some dried cranberries. Cool, then cover and chill overnight. Drizzle the syrup over sliced pears and top with a big splash of prosecco.