DOUBLE DUTY COCKTAIL: PEAR & GINGER FIZZ. quick & easy, for adults & kids

Another nifty cocktail that does double-duty for drinkers and alcohol-phobes

Relaxing after clearing paperwork with a Virgin Pear & Ginger Fizz
(that could have been with prosecco, champers or wine)
'Lovely depths of flavour.' Taster

*Adapted from  Andrew Shannon & Simone De Luca, London Edition Hotel which appeared in the Sunday Times 

This recipe for this refreshing, fruity drink caught 67's eye because it has a pear base - one of 67's go-to fruits this year.  It was also low in sugar and topped up with prosecco.  

Which meant it could also be topped up with fizzy mineral water and served to non-drinkers and kids.  And that fit in perfectly with the Blogger's philosophy of  serving drinks at functions that adults and kids will be happy with.  

The fruity base is simplicity itself and can be made a day in advance.
  
Cost:  £1.50 plus cost of alcohol
Makes: 2/3 cup nectar; recipe multiplies easily

Ingreds:
   
   Pear Nectar: 2 pears, pref more ripe than hard, peeled & diced
                      1/2-1 tbsp caster sugar, to taste
                      1 tbsp syrup from candied ginger in syrup
                      1 ball of candied ginger in syrup

                   OR 1/2 tsp finely grated peeled ginger & 1-2 tsp sugar

Method:

Nectar

1. Cook the pears (with a splash of water if the pears are not very ripe) over med heat until softened - about 12 mins; take off heat
2. Add candied ginger  and syrup (Or fresh ginger & sugar)
3. Blitz with stick blender or in a smoothie maker till amalgamated 
4. Refrigerate till ready to use                 

Cocktail (Virgin or alcoholic)

1. For every 1 tablespoon pear nectar, add 150ml liquid (prosecco, champagne, chilled white wine OR fizzy water)
2. Garnish with thin slice of peeled pear or thin slice of candied ginger, if using

Comments:

'It's slightly sweet when mixed with fizzy water but takes on lovely depths in chilled white wine.  I look forward to testing it with prosecco or champagne.'  

Retired writer

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This recipe has been adapted by B  Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises; credits as above and may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.