Late summer/early fall is a transitionary time for fruit. We say goodbye to most of our strawberries and cherries and fruits of the like. As we welcome the flavors of early fall, I start to think more about juicy pears and all the wonderful varietals of apples that are appearing on the shelves, the abundance of fresh apricots and the globes of grapes. Putting together cocktails is fun for anyone. Step one – take what you like from the fruit /herb/vegetable department. Step two – figure out what goes best together and how to extract the juices. Step three – add your favorite spirit and drink it. Easy as that. Here is a fun late summer/early fall recipe for you to try.
2 oz Vodka
2 oz Pear Juice
Handful of Grapes, Seedless
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
Simple Syrup to taste (about 1 oz)
In a shaker, muddle grape to extract juice (you don’t want seeds because they will cause bitterness). Fill with ice. Add vodka, pear juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake well and serve in what ever glass you like. I prefer a rocks glass with just a few ice cubes.