Developed by cocktail and spirits writer M. Carrie Allan, this winter spritz combines the uniquely fragrant tang of a pear-flavored vodka with a Caribbean liqueur mostly known as a tropical drink ...

I prefer ripe but still firm Bosc or Anjou pears, which are a bit crisper than Bartletts while still packing flavor. While in the oven, the pears will release a bit of water, but I look at that as ...