Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 cups white cranberry juice
• 3/4 cup pear brandy
• 2 pears, thinly sliced
• 1 750-ml bottle dry sparkling hard cider

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Instructions

1. Bring 1/2 cup water, the sugar, and fennel and coriander seeds to a simmer in a small saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low; cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
2. A few hours before serving, strain the syrup into a pitcher. Add the cranberry juice, brandy and pears. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Add the sparkling cider to the pitcher and stir. Serve over ice.
4. Photograph by Con Poulos