Rosemary Pear Martini

Today we share with you a lovely, fruited Martini. The contemporary Martini is an eclectic assemblage of Vodka or Gin, gently nudged by spirited accents to create a strong drink that is appealing for its aromatic pleasures and subtle underlying flavors. Now a great Martini is never overly sweet and must strike a balance in its ingredients. The Rosemary Pear Martini offers that balance with herbal aromatics with just a hint of fruity sweetness.  

Rosemary Pear Martini

In a shaker glass filled with ice add:

• 1 ½ Ounces Well-Bred Vodka (we use Ketel One)
• ½ Ounce Eau-de-Vie Poire
• ¼ Ounce Rosemary Simple Syrup*
• ¼ Ounce Pear Nectar (we like Knudsen brand)

Shake till you feel your arms will fall off, then shake some more.  Strain into a chilled Martini glass.  Garnish with a rosemary sprig.  

*Rosemary Simple Syrup

In a medium saucepan add:

• ½ Cup Water
• ½ Cup Sugar

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and add 4- 3” Long Sprigs of Fresh Rosemary.  Simmer for 5 minutes, shut off and cool with Rosemary sprigs still in syrup.  Strain the cooled syrup into a sterile glass bottle discarding the rosemary.  Syrup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.