PEAR-CIDER COCKTAILS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • A few hours before serving, strain the syrup into a pitcher. Add the cranberry juice, brandy and pears. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add the sparkling cider to the pitcher and stir. Serve over ice.

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