Vanilla Pear Prosecco Punch | Punch Recipes | Patrón Tequila

prosecco

💰Cheaper: sparkling water

Sparkling water provides a non-alcoholic option while maintaining fizz.

pear juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pear puree

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Apple juice is more widely available and less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a budget-friendly alternative with a similar flavor.

soda water

💰Cheaper: club soda

Club soda offers a similar bubbly texture at a lower price.

In a small saucepot, add the sugar and water, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to low and add the pears; simmer for 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to completely cool.

Strain out the pears, reserving the liquid as simple syrup for later use.

In a blender, purée the poached pear and vanilla bean seeds on high speed until smooth.

In a small bowl, add the sugar and vanilla bean scrapings.

Using a spoon, work the vanilla bean seeds into the sugar until fully incorporated.

Dip the pear slices in the sugar and reserve for later.

In a punch bowl, stir together the pear purée, tequila, lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, and the reserved pear and vanilla syrup with ice.

Pour in the Prosecco, stir gently to preserve the bubbles, garnish with the sugar-coated pear slices and serve immediately with coupe glasses on the side.

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