SIMPLE SYRUP--THE PERFECT PEAR DRINK

Hello--sticking with the drink theme over the last couple of days. First I will give you the simple syrup recipe and than a very cool drink, the perfect pear. The simple syrup will be used with tomorrows recipes too.

Simple Syrup
Makes 2 cups
In a small saucepan. combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Chill before using, it will stores up to 2 months in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Prefect Pear Drink
Makes 4 servings
3/4 cup Simple Syrup
1/2 cup pear-flavored vodka
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 pear, cut into 4 slices
In a pitcher, combine syrup, vodka, juice, and ice. Strain into glasses containing pear slices.
More tomorrow, sleep well!