Quite a Pear

• 8 rosemary sprigs
• 4 ounces water
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 9 ounces vodka
• 3 ounces pear liqueur
• Ice
• 6 lemon wheels

1. In a small saucepan, combine 2 of the rosemary sprigs with the water and sugar and bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
2. Let cool, then strain the syrup into a pitcher.
3. Add the lemon juice, vodka and pear liqueur and stir well.
4. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
5. Pour one-third of the mixture into an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
6. Shake well and strain into 2 martini glasses.
7. Repeat 2 more times, using fresh ice each time.
8. Garnish each drink with a sprig of rosemary and a lemon wheel.

rosemary, water, sugar, lemon juice, vodka, liqueur, lemon wheels

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/quite-a-pear-cocktails-2006 (may not work)