It’s cocktail hour, and you need this pear, sage, and peppercorn martini in your life!
Pear, Sage and Peppercorn Martini
Course: Drinks and CocktailsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyServings
1
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
0
minutesTotal time
30
minutesIngredients
- For the simple syrup:
1 very ripe pear
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
- For the cocktail:
3.5 oz gin of choice
1 oz pear simple syrup
1 oz club soda
1-2 whole sage leaves
5-8 whole peppercorns (black and pink)
1 whole sage leaf for garnish
Directions
- PEAR SIMPLE SYRUP:
- Chop pear into small pieces.
- Place all ingredients in a saucepan and stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min. At this point the liquid should resemble a light syrup. - Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 min
- Use an immersion blender to puree ingredients (or a normal blender).
- Strain using a fine sieve into an air tight container. Keep in fridge for up to 3 weeks.
- THE MARTINI:
- Combine all ingredients except the club soda in a shaker with ice.
- Shake and strain into a martini glass.
- Add the club soda.
- Garnish with a sage leaf.
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