Sparkling wine and pear cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle (750 ml) dry sparkling cider
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 2 cups white cranberry juice
• 3/4 cup pear-flavored Calvados
• 2 thinly sliced ​​pears
• Ice

Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan, simmer the fennel and coriander seeds with 1/2 cup water and sugar for a few minutes over high heat. Then reduce the heat and simmer the syrup for about 5 minutes, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Let cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
2. A few hours before serving, strain the syrup into a glass jug. Add cranberry juice, Calvados, and pears.
   
   Pour sparkling wine into a pitcher and stir, then pour the cocktail into brandy glasses filled with ice.