Pear Vanilla Gin Fizz

Step 1 -In medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup of the chopped pears, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the water, and the vanilla syrup and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

Step 2 -Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the syrup until it becomes amber in color and the pears have broken down, about 5-8 minutes.

Step 3 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat and strain the syrup into a small pitcher, using a spoon to press any of the remaining liquid out of the pear solids. Discard the solids or save for another use.

Step 4 -Let the pear-vanilla syrup cool to room temperature.

Step 5 -In a small, shallow bowl, add the pear juice.

Step 6 -In a second small, shallow bowl, add the remaining granulated sugar.

Step 7 -Individually dip the rims of four cocktail glasses into the pear juice, then into the sugar.

Step 8 -Let the glasses sit until the coated rims are firm, about 5 minutes.

Step 9 -Add 1 1/2 ounces of the gin and 2 tablespoons of the pear-vanilla syrup to each of the prepared glasses and whisk or stir to combine.

Step 10 -Top each of the gin mixtures with 3/4 cup of the soda water and the ice and stir to combine.

Step 11 -Serve the drinks garnished with the extra pear slices and the vanilla powder.