SPICED PEAR WHITE NEGRON

This winter negroni leaves the floral, summery flavours of a traditional negroni behind in favour of warm spice and luscious fruit. The spiced pear syrup gives this drink a silky texture that is perfect to slip into by the fireside.

Combine in a cocktail shaker:

• 1 ½ oz Laneway No.33 Gin⁠
• ½ oz Lillet Blanc
• 1 oz Spiced Pear Simple Syrup*

Combine all ingredients over a large ice cube in a lowball or double old-fashioned glass, giving it a gentle stir before serving.

⁠*Spiced Pear Simple Syrup

• 4-5 cored and chopped pears (unpeeled)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

This is a versatile and easy to make syrup that we’ve used in a few of our seasonal cocktails where it brings a warm spice and silky texture. Add water and sugar to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the pears and cinnamon stick, then simmer for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring gently to prevent sticking. Strain into a covered glass jar, being careful not to press the cooked pears (to avoid giving your syrup a cloudy texture). Add vanilla extract to the mix and store in the fridge.⁠