Spiced Pear and Ginger Sparkling Punch

• 12 ozspice-infused rum
• 8 ozpear purée (such as Perfect Purée)
• 6 ozginger syrup (2:3 ginger juice to sugar)
• 4 ozfresh lemon juice
• 750 mlbottle of Cava

Preparation

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   Combine all of the ingredients except Cava in a container or large pitcher, then chill overnight. To serve, add the chilled ingredients to a punch bowl, top with chilled Cava, and gently stir to combine. Serve with ice, and garnish. Spice-Infused RumIn a sealable container, combine 700 ml of aged rum (Fancypants uses Barbados rum) with 2 crushed cinnamon sticks, 1 Tbsp. gently crushed allspice berries, 2 whole star anise pods, 2 strips of fresh orange peel, and 4 whole cloves. Seal the container and allow to infuse at room temperature. Taste at 12 hours and again at 24. When the flavors are warm and rounded without bitterness, strain through a fine mesh filter and bottle for use.