Ingredient:
1/4 cup pear nectar
3 tbsp pear-flavored vodka
3 fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup crushed ice
3 tbsp lemon-lime carbonated beverage, chilled
Fresh basil sprig, if desired
Pear slice, if desired

Method:
In cocktail shaker, muddle basil leaves and sugar. Add crushed ice, pear nectar and vodka. Cover with lid; shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled, about 30 seconds.

Pour into glass; top with lemon-lime beverage. Garnish with pear slice.