Ingredients
4 cups pear nectar2 medium Asian pears, cored and sliced1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh gingerroot1/4 cup sugar1 cup plain or pear vodka3 bottles (750 milliliters each ) champagne, chilledGARNISH:Fresh pear slices
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine pear nectar, pears, ginger and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until pears are softened. Cool.
Place mixture in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Stir in vodka. Pour 1-1/2 ounces into each champagne flute or cocktail glass. Top with 4 ounces champagne. Serve with pear slices.
