How Do You Make A Pear Martini?
A cool pear martini can be the perfect refreshment on a hot summer day. They are very easy to create at home – only three main ingredients – so they work well as a fun drink to serve at parties. Due to their somewhat fruity flavor and slight sweetness, pear martinis are especially good with barbecue. ASSEMBLE YOUR INGREDIENTS The basic pear martini uses pear-flavored vodka, grapefruit juice, and lime. Before mixing, chill the vodka in a freezer for about two hours. It won’t freeze, but will become deliciously icy. Wash the lime thoroughly, scrubbing gently to remove any dirt from the skin. With a small vegetable peeler, remove a small strip of the rind, being careful to pare off only the green part. (See the Resource section for tips on zesting with a vegetable peeler.) Slice the strip of rind into very thin strip, about 1/16 inch wide. You’ll need 1-2 strips per martini. After peeling, cut the lime into halves. MIX THE LIQUIDS Fill a martini shaker with ice, and add 1 shot (about 2 ou
