This spiced pear simple syrup pairs wonderfully in warm hot toddys, as part of Spiced Pear Old Fashioned, or with sparkling water for a delightful winter sipper.

I know that February is the end of pear season, and I’m not doing my best at consistency around here with new recipes. But, this is life. I made a delicious drink and I want to share it with you.

This season of my life has felt really full in a wonderful way, with the long vacation I took in January and finishing up my graduate work this spring. I’ve had this recipe in my drafts folder since early December and I don’t want to wait until next year to share it with you. It’s the perfect winter warmer. The weather in late winter can be especially gloomy when we’re all getting antsy for spring, but can you all help me work on embracing the perspective that cozy days are valuable – it’s usually the cozy winter days where I savor the little things more.