Recipes

Asian Pear Martinis

These heavenly concoctions are at once warming and refreshing thanks to the combination of pear, vanilla and ginger.

By Russ Faulk, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet
Serves 2
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Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients
  • 1 slice of fresh peeled ginger
  • 1 large slice of Asian pear
  • 2 ounces North Shore Tahitian Vanilla Vodka or other vanilla vodka.
  • Ice
  • Chilled Riondo Prosecco sparkling white wine
  • 6 pieces candied ginger
  • 2 cocktail spears
Directions

Muddle the fresh ginger, Asian pear and vanilla vodka together in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker half-full with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

Strain into two martini glasses and top with Prosecco.

Garnish with 3 pieces of candied ginger on each cocktail spear.