Best Ginger Apple Sparkler Recipes

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PEAR & GINGER SPARKLER



Pear & Ginger Sparkler image

I created this twist on a Bellini when a friend gave me some Asian pears she grew in her backyard. If you like ginger and want more of a kick, try substituting ginger liqueur for the vodka. -Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups pear nectar
2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup plain or pear vodka
3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilled
GARNISH:
Fresh pear slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool., Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in vodka. Pour 1-1/2 ounces into each champagne flute or cocktail glass. Top with 4 ounces champagne. Serve with pear slices.

Nutrition Facts :

GINGER-APPLE SPARKLER



Ginger-Apple Sparkler image

I found this recipe on another site specializing in Renal Failure Da Vita. This is a Martha Stewart recipe modified to be low in potassium and sodium.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
6 inches piece fresh ginger, finely diced
2 cups water
ice cube
4 cups sparkling apple cider
6 cinnamon sticks, cut in half
12 pieces crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • To prepare ginger syrup, place sugar, grated ginger, and water in a medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour until ginger flavor is strong. Strain mixture and refrigerate to chill.
  • To prepare Ginger-Apple Sparkler, place one tablespoon ginger syrup in each glass (use short tumblers).
  • Fill with ice cubes, pour in 1/2 cup cider and stir to combine.
  • Garnish with cinnamon stick and crystallized ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 33.3, Sugar 33.3

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