Pear Spritz Cocktail

Pear Spritz Cocktail

MAKES 1
Smooth Amontillado sherry and crisp pear cider blend beautifully in this simple, sophisticated holiday sipper. Garnish with a sweet, creamy slice of the Holiday Pear.

Ingredients

  • Ice
  • 2 1/2 ounces Amontillado sherry
  • 1 ounce pear cider
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 dash cardamom bitters
  • 2 ounces Champagne or Prosecco
  • Pear slice (for garnish)
  • Thyme sprig (for garnish)

Directions

  1. In a tall glass of ice, add Amontillado, pear cider, maple syrup, and bitters. Stir until blended.
  2. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with pear slice and thyme sprig.
  3. Bartender's Tip:
  4. This cocktail offers a great way to use leftover sparkling wine. Or, if you don't need a whole bottle, get a split (187ml).