Peartini

Author Notes

The only problem with this recipe is that you should have thought of it last week. Depending on how ripe (or unripe) your pears are, infusing the vodka so that it tastes like liquid pears with a wallop can take from three days to a week. For those in a hurry, you can sub the Grey Goose La Poire for the homemade infusion and add some fresh pear puree. -wssmom —wssmom

Test Kitchen Notes

This is one of the best alcoholic drinks I have had in some time. The last time I had a 'pear' drink, it was vodka with pears that had been soaked in vodka, hanging around in the drink. I still remember the stiff taste of that drink. This wonderful peartini had a perfect finish with every sip. The boozy pear puree smoothed out the vodka perfectly, so the drink had depth and satisfaction. It was a perfectly balanced infusion. I have friends waiting to taste a peartini after they had to hear about it all weekend. I reminded them good things come to those who wait, and this is for sure a good thing! - ashley_samuel_pierson —ashleychasesdinner