L: Cocktails

Three tasty looking recipes taken from a 2008 issue of Ladies' Home Journal (a tear out I just found while cleaning) :P

I: Perfect Pear - 4 servings
3/4 c simple syrup
1/2 c pear-flavored vodka
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
1/2 pear, cut into 4 slices

In a pitcher, combine syrup, codka, juice and ice. Strain into glasses containing pear slices.

II: Earl Grey Glory - 4 servings
2 c Earl Grey tea, chilled
1/2 c simple syrup
6 T fresh lemon juice, plus curled strips of peel for garnish
1/4 c rum

In a pitcher, combine all ingredients except peel. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with peel, if desired.

III: Cranberry-Cherry Cheery - 4 servings
1 c purchased cranberry-cherry juice
1 c seltzer
1/2 c alize red passion (french cognac and cranberry)
1/2 c vodka
1 T fresh lime juice
1 T simple syrup
fresh cranberries, for garnish

Combine all ingredients except cranberries in a pitcher. Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with cranberries, if desired.