A delicious fall pear recipe with hints of cardamom and vanilla.

• 4 Peeled Sliced Pears
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Fresh, finely grated ginger
• 1/2 Tsp. Cardamom
• 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Bean Paste
• 2 Tbsp. Honey
• 3 Tbsp. Dark Brown Sugar
• Vanilla Dry Soda

• Mix all ingredients, bring to a light boil on Medium heat.
• At boil, immediately cover and turn to low for 20 minutes.
• Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Turn off heat and let sit covered for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and remove from heat. Allow to cool.
• Blend well.
• Rim glass with brown sugar and a pinch of cardamom.
• Combine 2 oz. of base and 6 oz. of Vanilla Dry Soda in shaker.
• Shake well.
• Strain into martini glass or serve over ice.