Pear Lavender-Mint Spritz

Anjou Pear Puree
 

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. Ripe green Anjou pears, cored, unpeeled, cut in 3/4-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Directions

1. COMBINE all ingredients in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer over medium heat 15 minutes until pears are softened and almost all liquid is evaporated. Cool.
3. PROCESS or blend pears until smooth.
4. Refrigerate puree until cold. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
    

Beverage Mix
 

Ingredients

• 2 Filterbags Tazo Refresh Herbal Infusion Mint Tea with Tarragon
• 3 cups Boiling Water
• 3 cups Lavender DRY Soda (by DRY Soda Co.)
• 3 cups Anjou pear puree (From Above)
• Fresh lavender sprig, for garnish

Directions

1. STEEP filterbags in boiling water for 5 minutes.
2. Remove filterbags and refrigerate tea until cold.
3. COMBINE tea, soda and pear puree in a large pitcher.
4. Stir to reduce some of the carbonation.
5. POUR 1 to 2 cups beverage mix over 2 to 3 ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
6. Shake gently about 15 seconds until well chilled.
7. Strain into glasses. Garnish with a lavender sprig and serve immediately.

Courtesy of usapears.org & Family Features

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