A not-so-common flavor combination - like pear and ginger - makes this Bellini feel fancy.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Resting Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Drinks
Keyword: Ginger
Servings: 4
Author: Pear Ginger Bellini
Cost: $10
Equipment
Food processor
Small saucepan
Ingredients
1ripe pear
½cupwater
½cupsugar
4inchpiece of fresh gingerquartered
champagne
Instructions
Puree pear in a food processor, set aside.
Combine the water, sugar and ginger in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cover, turn the heat off and let sit for 30 minutes.
Remove ginger pieces, pour the syrup into the pear puree, stir, cover and refrigerate until cold.
Once cold, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the puree mixture into a champagne flute, top with champagne and enjoy!
Notes
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time! Make the syrup/pear puree ahead of time and add champagne just before serving.