Pear-Sage Sparklers

A splash of bourbon or gin would turns this sweet drink into a seasonal cocktail, but they’re great even alcohol-free.

Pear-Sage Sparklers

 

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A splash of bourbon or gin would tuns this sweet drink into a seasonal cocktail, but they're great even alcohol-free.

Author: Ruth Kirwan

Recipe Type: Drink

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3 cups tap water
• 2 whole pears, peeled, cored and diced
• 20-25 fresh sage leaves

Instructions

1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil over medium heat, then turn down to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved completely.
2. Add the pears and sage, then simmer until the entire mixture has reduced by half, about 1 hour.
3. Let cool and pour over sparkling or soda water.
4. Add booze if you want.

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