I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard. If you like ginger and want more of a kick, try substituting ginger liqueur for the vodka. —Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California
	Pear & Ginger Sparkler
	Pear & Ginger Sparkler
					Prep Time
					10 min
				
			
							
					Cook Time
					20 min
				
			
			
				Yield
				18 servings
			
		Ingredients
- 4 cups pear nectar
 - 2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced
 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot
 - 1/4 cup sugar
 - 1 cup plain or pear vodka
 - 3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilled
 - GARNISH:
 - Fresh pear slices
 
Directions
- In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool.
 - Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in vodka. Pour 1-1/2 ounces into each champagne flute or cocktail glass. Top with 4 ounces champagne. Serve with pear slices.
 
						
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