The Duet of Pears-tini Recipe

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   Muddle lavender and vanilla with pears, add vodka and Cointreau, and shake with ice.

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   Strain into a caramelized-sugar-rimmed martini glass.

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   To garnish the rim, heat natural cane sugar in a small saucepan (do not use a nonstick pan) over low heat.

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   Add a split vanilla bean if you like.

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   When the sugar has browned, let it cool slightly and dip the martini glass in the pan to coat the rim.

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   Note: If the glass is chilled before coating, it may break.

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