Sparkling Rosemary Pear Martini

The quintessential Autumn cocktail, this sparkling rosemary pear martini is fruity, sweet, with an herbaceous finish from the rosemary simple syrup. This sophisticated cocktail is perfect for your upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations.

Pear and rosemary go so well together and taste like Fall. And while Florida doesn’t really get chilly until maybe late December, if at all, I still look forward to the less humid, slightly cooler days that Autumn brings. This cocktail is sweet from the pear puree and simple syrup, but not cloying. It has a subtle hint of rosemary and bubbles from the prosecco, which makes the cocktail very smooth. They go down easy but pack a punch with two types of vodka and prosecco.

Sparkling Rosemary Pear Martinis pair so well with a Garlicky White Bean Dip and crudites, spicy and savory Southern Cheese Squares, Glazed Bacon Wrapped Onion Rings and Baked Brie With Honey And Pecans. Imagine serving this spread with the martinis for the most sophisticated holiday cocktail party or game day celebration! Your friends and family will be so impressed.

Ingredients Needed:

• Granulated sugar
• Fresh rosemary
• Lemon
• Pear – any type that you enjoy eating will work
• Pear vodka and plain, unflavored vodka
• Prosecco or sparkling wine – you pick how sweet you want it. Remember that you’ll also have sweetness from the simple syrup and pear puree.

Types Of Pears That Work Best For This Cocktail

• Bartlett – most common in most grocery stores. Bartlett pears are very sweet, soft, and juicy. This is the pear that I like to use in this recipe. Look for smooth, light green skin and gives slightly when gently pressed.
• Green Anjou – looks like a bartlett, but is more oval-shaped. It isn’t as sweet as a bartlett and is slightly crisper, but still soft with a grainy texture.
• Comice – this pear has green and red skin. It is crisp and has more body than the bartlett. It’s also very sweet. This is an excellent pear for baking or cooking if you can find it.
• Seckel – this pear also has red and green skin. It is quite crisp and not very sweet. If you like pear flavor, but not all the sweetness, then this is the pear for you.

How To Make This Cocktail

• First, make the rosemary simple syrup by bringing water and sugar to a simmer and then steeping fresh rosemary in it for about 30 minutes. Strain the mixture and cool.
• Next, make the pear puree. Peel, core, and chop a pear. Add it to a blender with a splash of lemon juice to keep the color from turning brown. Puree and spoon the mixture into a bowl.
• Finally, add the vodkas, simple syrup, and pear puree to a cocktail shaker. Strain the liquid into martini glasses and top with prosecco and a rosemary sprig for garnish.

If you like this recipe, here are a few more sophisticated cocktail recipes to try:

• Key Lime Pie Martini
• Lemon Blueberry Lavender Cocktail
• Pomegranate Martini
• Italian Aperol Spritz
• Strawberry Shortcake Martini
• Cool Lychee Martini

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