Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 1/2 cup pear infused vodka
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• Pear slice
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 tablespoons juniper berries
• 2 tablespoons cloves
• 5 whole star anise

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Instructions

1. In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the vodka, juice and simple syrup. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of pear.
2. In a pot combine the sugar, water, and spices. Bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved. Pour the mixture thorough a strainer and discard the whole spices.