Pear Tree

Ingredients

• 1 cup ice
• 1/3 cup pear juice
• 2 tablespoons Lemon-Lime Juice (see
• 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup (see
• 4 fresh mint leaves, plus 1 mint sprig for garnish

Preparation

1. Put all ingredients except mint sprig in a cocktail shaker and shake until well blended, about 10 seconds. Pour drink with ice into a tumbler or a snifter. Garnish with mint sprig.
2. Note: Nutritional analysis is per mocktail.
3. Bar Essentials: Have these on hand for mixing great mocktails.
4. Simple Syrup: Equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves. (Your yield will be the same as the amount of water you use.)
5. Lemon-Lime Juice: Equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, for adding acidity in a flash.
6. Fresh Lemons, Limes, and Oranges: To make juice, wedges for squeezing or moistening the rim of a glass, or twists of zest for extra citrus aroma.
7. Superfine Sugar: Dissolves easily and makes a nice garnish on the rim of a glass.
8. Fresh Herbs: Basil, mint, and tarragon add complexity, texture, and visual appeal.
9. Purchased Ice: For a big party, it's hard to make enough ice at home. Besides cooling, ice helps blend flavors in the shaker.