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    October Interlude

    Aug 11, 2020 4 minutes

    Pear French 75

    MAKES 1 SERVING

    1½ ounces dry gin
    1 ounce Pear Syrup (recipe follows)
    ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
    2 ounces brut sparkling wine
    Garnish: fresh thyme sprig

    1. In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, Pear Syrup, and lemon juice. Add ice. Cover and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass or Champagne flute; top with sparkling wine. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

    KITCHEN TIP:

    To make this drink for a party, stir together gin, Pear Syrup, and lemon juice in a pitcher; refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour gin mixture into glasses; top with sparkling wine. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

    PEAR SYRUP

    MAKES ABOUT 1½ CUPS

    1 cup sugar
    1 cup water

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