Cocktail of the Week: Pear Martini with Lemon and Rosemary

Here's a great drink to ring in autumn. The sweetness of fall pears, the bite of rosemary, and the smoothness of vodka make this a sipper to remember.

Pear Martini with Lemon and Rosemary
Makes two cocktails
5 oz. good-quality vodka
1 oz. Poire William pear liqueur (If you like pears, this is a great bar staple to have on hand. This drink alone will have you through the bottle in no time.)
2 oz. rosemary simple syrup (Recipe below.)
1 oz. lemon juice

Shake in cocktail shaker with crushed ice and strain into two chilled martini glasses.

Cheers!

Rosemary Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 4-inch rosemary sprigs

Bring sugar and water to boil in small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add rosemary sprigs. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes. Cool mixture completely. Discard rosemary. Pour into covered container. Will keep in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.