It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, yes? At least that’s what I hear.
But what if you are tired of the basics – the traditional wine, beer or vodka tonic. How about branching out and trying something new and different?
As your week winds down and you are looking to relax with a light cocktail, I have a spirited suggestion for you. It has the sweet and spice of the star anise, a touch of cinnamon, the perfect combination of floral and citrus you can only find in a fresh pear and that little extra candied oomph of traditional cider.
Hard Cider Pear Cocktail
- 1-ounce bourbon
- 1-ounce star anise & cinnamon simple syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 3 ounces hard pear cider
- ice
- pear slices for garnish
Now to get mixing….
Directions:
- Into a cocktail shaker add 1/2 cup of ice, bourbon, star anise and cinnamon simple syrup, and Angostura bitters.
- Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for thirty (30) seconds.
- Pour into a standard rocks glass and top with three (3) ounces of hard pear cider.
- Garnish with three (3) half slices of fresh pear.
- Serve.
I picture you having this….sitting on your deck, unwinding as the kids play and you peacefully watch your favorite dish grill in the open air.
You can, of course, just as easily serve it as a specialty cocktail while entertaining friends.
I can’t wait to hear what you think.
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