When throwing a cocktail party, a great way to add excitement to your typical drink selections and cut costs is by introducing a signature cocktail. Remember to make a big batch before your guests arrive and set out the glasses you want to serve the cocktail in. Once your guests arrive, all you need to do is pour and serve. Having a signature cocktail will also allow you as the host/hostess to enjoy your own party. Here is a sophisticated cocktail using pear-flavored vodka. 

La Poire Cocktail courtesy of Grey Goose

Ingredients:

6 parts premium pear-flavored vodka

1 part freshly-squeezed lemon juice

2 tbs. sugar

1 ripe pear, peeled, cored and diced

1 bottle sparkling wine

Method:

Mix the vodka, lemon juice, sugar and pear in a large pitcher until sugar has dissolved. 

Pour into cocktail glasses and top off with a bit of sparkling wine.

Creates six cocktails.