Ingredients

5 pounds pears, sliced

32 ounces pear cider vinegar

24 ounces cane sugar

3 cinnamon sticks

3 star anise pods

1 bunch thyme

1 Tablespoon salt

Directions

Combine all except vinegar into 8 quart food grade plastic container.

Crush fruit mixture with a potato masher or a muddler.

Let macerate overnight in the refrigerator.

Add vinegar and stir to combine.

Keep refrigerated for 4 days stirring each day.

Strain and bottle.

Makes 2 quarts

Virgin Drink

1 ounce pear shrub syrup

4 ounces club soda/seltzer water

1. In an ice-filled glass, combine syrup and soda water and stir to mix.
2. Garnish with pear slices.

Paintersville Bridge Cup

1 ounce pear shrub syrup

1 1/2 ounces gin

3 ounces club soda/seltzer water

1. In an ice-filled Collins glass, combine all ingredients and stir to mix.
2. Garnish with pear slices.

Recipes courtesy of Beverage Director Chris Tucker of Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co.