Caramel Pear

• Ice cubes
• 1/2 cup pear infused vodka
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Pear slice
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 tablespoons juniper berries
• 2 tablespoons cloves
• 5 whole star anise

1. In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, juice and simple syrup.
2. Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
3. Garnish with a slice of pear.
4. In a pot combine the sugar, water, and spices.
5. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved.
6. Pour the mixture thorough a strainer and discard the whole spices.
7. Yield: about 2 cups

cubes, pear infused vodka, apple juice, simple syrup, slice, brown sugar, water, cinnamon sticks, juniper berries, cloves, star anise

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/carmel-pear-recipe.html (may not work)