Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Swilled Dog Mon Forest Reserve Gin
• 1.5 oz pear nectar
• 0.5 oz spiced simple syrup
• Tonic water
• Ice
• Pear slice for garnish

Spiced Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3-4 whole cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 star anise

Instructions:

1. To make the spiced simple syrup, combine water, sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then let it simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Once cooled, strain to remove the spices, leaving you with the spiced simple syrup.
2. In a glass, combine 1.5 oz Swilled Dog Mon Forest Reserve Gin, 1.5 oz pear nectar, and 0.5 oz spiced simple syrup.
3. Fill the glass with ice.
4. Top off the cocktail with tonic water to your liking.
5. Give it a gentle stir to mix the ingredients.
6. Garnish with a slice of fresh pear.