Calientito (Warm Pear Cider)
Baby, It’s Cold Outside! Warming up is easy to do with this tasty pear calientito.
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups pear nectar
- 1-2 sticks of cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
- 4 whole anise stars
- ¾ cup tequila gold
- 4 Asian pears optional
Instructions
- Combine pear nectar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and anise stars in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add tequila and stir to incorporate.
- Cut off the pear top and with a sharp knife carefully outline a rim on your pear cup.
- With a melon baller or a spoon, hollow out the pear making sure to leave about 1/4 inch at the bottom and around the edges, creating a cup.
- Pour warm nectar into pear cups and enjoy!
Notes
Serve hot or cold as a winter sangria!
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg