Ingredients:

• 3-4 Bosc Pears

• 3 Tbsp Honey

• 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• Pinch of Nutmeg

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• 1/3 cup water

• Champagne

• 3-4 shots Jameson Irish Whiskey

• Garnishes: Cinnamon sticks, thyme sprigs, apple juice/apple sauce, brown sugar

Technique:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if too sweet, add more balsamic).

• Slice each pear in half, coat generously with the honey mixture, and bake for 20-25 minutes.

• Once soft, remove the seeds/cores from the pears and blend in a food processor with vanilla and water.

• Once smooth, pour into a bowl and fill 1-1 with Champagne.

• Mix in whiskey shots and chill.

• For the garnish: Wet the rims of your glasses with apple juice or apple sauce and line with brown sugar. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and thyme sprigs.