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Spiced Pear and Ginger Sparkling Punch

At Fancypants in Nashville, beverage director David Norris leans into some of the season’s favorite flavors for this sparkling punch. “For me, this punch is about serving up the feeling of the holidays,” says Norris. “The infused rum brings depth and warmth, and reminds me of a spiced cider on the stove at family gatherings. The pear adds a soft, wintry fruit note that feels familiar and nostalgic, while the ginger gives it just enough snap to cut through the richness and wake up the palate. And then the cava at the end—it’s that festive “pop!” when the party starts. All these ingredients play off each other like family members at the holiday table—distinct, but meant to be together.”

Ingredients

  • Tools:punch bowl or pitcher
  • Glass:punch cup or rocks
  • Garnish:pear slices (fresh or dehydrated), lemon wheels (fresh or dehydrated), cinnamon sticks, star anise

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients except Cava in a container or large pitcher, then chill overnight. To serve, add the chilled ingredients to a punch bowl, top with chilled Cava, and gently stir to combine. Serve with ice, and garnish.
Spice-Infused RumIn a sealable container, combine 700 ml of aged rum (Fancypants uses Barbados rum) with 2 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 Tbsp. gently crushed allspice berries, 2 whole star anise pods, 2 strips of fresh orange peel, and 4 whole cloves. Seal the container and allow to infuse at room temperature. Taste at 12 hours and again at 24. When the flavors are warm and rounded without bitterness, strain through a fine mesh filter and bottle for use.

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