Pear-Basil Sipper

Name: Pear-Basil Sipper
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 fresh basil leaves; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 cup crushed ice; 4 tablespoons pear nectar; 3 tablespoons pear-flavored vodka; 3 tablespoons lemon-lime soft drink; Garnish: fresh basil sprig, pear slice (optional)

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The refreshing combination of muddled fresh basil and sweet pear-flavored vodka and nectar can't be beat. Pear-Basil Sipper is the "pearfect" pick for holiday entertaining or even a summertime libation.

Recipe by Southern Living December 2011

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Credit: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Yield:

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

3 fresh basil leaves
½ teaspoon sugar
1 cup crushed ice
4 tablespoons pear nectar
3 tablespoons pear-flavored vodka
3 tablespoons lemon-lime soft drink
Garnish: fresh basil sprig, pear slice (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Muddle basil leaves and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Add crushed ice, pear nectar, and pear-flavored vodka. Cover with lid, and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled (about 30 seconds). Pour into a glass, and top with lemon-lime soft drink. Garnish, if desired.

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LCD424

08/03/2013

I made this easy cocktail for me and my husband this afternoon. It's refreshing and very tasty! I was glad to find another recipe to use with my pear-flavored vodka and this time of year I have plenty of basil to use too. Highly recommended.

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