Gingered Brandy Fizz Cocktail

Here's an autumn season drink, brought to you by Edible Vancouver.

This is what you will need:

Ginger Syrup Recipe
1 c brown sugar
1" piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 pear, cored, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 c water

In a small pot, mix together the sugar, ginger and pear with water.

Bring to a boil and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Cool completely.

Drink Ingredients
1 oz (30mL) pear or regular brandy
3/4 oz (25mL) ginger syrup (above)
1/2 oz (15mL) lemon juice
3 oz (90mL) sparkling wine
1 pear, thinly sliced

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, shake together brandy, ginger syrup and lemon juice.

Pour into a champagne flute and top with sparkling wine.

Garnish with a slice of pear.

Pear & Goat Cheese Salad

I've been in love with pears and goat cheese this winter. And now I'm here to share my recipe on how to make a simple pear and goat cheese salad. (Makes 2-3 servings)

You will need the following ingredients:

3 cups organic mixed greens
1 anjou pear thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
fresh cracked pepper
honey
toasted nuts (optional)

As simple as it will sound. You mix the greens with sliced pears in a large bowl. Crumble goat cheese over top. Drizzle with oil and vinegar as well as honey. Top with toasted nuts if you like. Serve.

Here's the salad without greens or nuts. Change it up however you desire.

Enjoy!

Vivian
from MayDayDesigns