Pear Tree

Ingredients

• 4  mint leaves fresh for garnish
• 1 cup ice cubes 
• 2 tablespoons lemon-lime juice 
• 0.3 cup pear juice 
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup glaze 

Equipment

Directions

1. Put all ingredients except mint sprig in a cocktail shaker and shake until well blended, about 10 seconds.
2. Pour drink with ice into a tumbler or a snifter.
3. Garnish with mint sprig.
4. Bar Essentials: Have these on hand for mixing great mocktails.
5. Simple Syrup: Equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves. (Your yield will be the same as the amount of water you use.)
6. Lemon-Lime Juice: Equal parts freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, for adding acidity in a flash.
7. Fresh Lemons, Limes, and Oranges: To make juice, wedges for squeezing or moistening the rim of a glass, or twists of zest for extra citrus aroma.
8. Superfine Sugar: Dissolves easily and makes a nice garnish on the rim of a glass.
9. Fresh Herbs: Basil, mint, and tarragon add complexity, texture, and visual appeal.
10. Purchased Ice: For a big party, it's hard to make enough ice at home. Besides cooling, ice helps blend flavors in the shaker.