A low-proof and refreshing drink for Spring! This drink was served at my Easter Brunch, sponsored by USA Pears. See full recap here.

Makes 2 drinks

Served with ice in a large wine glass

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Amaretto liqueur 

• 3 oz. pear thyme simple syrup (*see recipe below)

• 2 oz. fresh lemon juice

• 8 oz. Prosecco

• Soda water, for topping off

• Ice

• Garnishes: fresh slice of ripe pear, thyme sprigs and edible flowers (pansies)

Make it!

1. Combine the Amaretto and simple syrup in a mixing glass and stir. Add lemon juice and stir once more. 

2. Fill two large wine glasses with ice and add the Amaretto, simple syrup, and lemon mixture. Top both glasses with 4 oz. of Prosecco and finish with soda water (to your liking). Stir well and garnish with a fresh pear slice, a sprig of thyme, and a pansy. Cheers! 

*Pear Thyme Simple Syrup

Makes ¾ cup

Ingredients

• 2 ripe pears, cut into bite-sized pieces (Green D’Anjou work well)

• 1.5 cups water

• .5 cups sugar 

• A few sprigs thyme

Make it!

1. Add pears, water, and sugar into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a gentle boil.

2. Once boiling, lower to a simmer and add thyme sprigs. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half. Remove from heat and strain out pears/thyme in a sealed container. Don't throw away the cooked pears, they are delicious to eat plain or with ice cream.

3. Store simple syrup in the fridge for up to two weeks.