Ingredients
6 to 8 small firm pears, such as Seckel
4 cups vodka
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
12 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups pear nectar (12 ounces), chilled
4 cups sparkling water, chilled
Ice cubes
Preparation
Place enough pears in a 56-ounce glass jar to fill to the top. Add vodka. Seal jar, and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks. Strain vodka, and discard pears.
Heat sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Add rosemary. Remove from heat, and let stand for 30 minutes. Discard rosemary. Let cool completely.
Combine vodka, rosemary simple syrup, pear nectar, and sparkling water in a large pitcher. Divide among 8 ice-filled glasses, and garnish each with a rosemary sprig. Serve immediately.
