But since it’s Christmas and I’m already certain I’ve gained about 5 extra pounds, I decided to make a healthier cocktail to pair with appetizers and let’s just say, I was quite impressed. Sometimes home is my favorite restaurant.
NW Local Appetizer Spread
New Cascadia baguette
Chop meats
King Harvest hummus
And a mix of Oregon and Washington cheeses
Rosemary + Pear Sparklers
makes about 6 cocktails
Gin (or Vodka if you prefer)
2 pears
1 1/2 oz of lemon juice
Maple syrup
Prosecco
5 sprigs of rosemary
Directions:
To make the puree:
In a blender, add in…
Peeled and sliced pears
1 1/2 teaspoon of fresh rosemary
1 1/2 oz of fresh lemon juice
Puree well and set aside or pour in a glass.
To prepare the drinks…
Fill a martini shaker with ice.
Pour in 1 1/2 oz of gin and 1 1/2 oz of the pear puree
Add 1 tsp of maple syrup (more if you like it sweeter)
and shake well!
Take either a martini class or a whiskey glass and pour in glass, leaving about a half an inch for prosecco.
Pour in prosecco and stir in gently.
Place one sprig of rosemary in the drink for a garnish and enjoy 🙂
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday!
Wellhaus 