Anise and Pear Bubbly

• 2 cups pear nectar
• 1 cup pear liqueur (recommended: Poire William)
• 2 star anise
• 4 bottles Prosecco
• 16 cranberries

1. In a small saucepan over moderate heat, add the nectar, pear liqueur and star anise.
2. Bring up to a boil and turn heat off.
3. Allow to steep for 5 minutes, then discard the star anise.
4. Cool to room temperature and chill until ready to use.
5. To serve, drop 1 cranberry to the bottom of each champagne coupe or flute.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of the spiced pear mixture for coupe glasses and 3 tablespoons for the flute glasses.
7. Top with Prosecco and enjoy!

pear nectar, pear liqueur, anise, cranberries

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/anise-and-pear-bubbly-recipe.html (may not work)