Ingredients
1cuppear nectar
2whole anise stars
3whole cinnamon sticks
2pears,sliced thinly
16whole cloves
1bottledry white wine
¼cuplemon juice,fresh squeezed
1beer ginger,about can or bottle
Preparation
Infuse the pear nectar: In a saucepan, combine the pear nectar, anise, and cinnamon sticks. Warm over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set the mixture aside to cool.
Stud the pear slices with the cloves. Place the pear slices in a glass pitcher, and add the white wine.
Juice the lemons and add the lemon juice to the pitcher. Add the cooled pear and spice mixture to the pitcher with the wine and stir.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight and up to 2 days.
Strain out the cloves, if desired, and serve over ice with a splash of ginger beer.
