Spiced Pear Cocktail
This Spiked Pear Cocktail is crisp, cozy, and perfectly balanced with the sweet flavor of ripe pears and a splash of bourbon. It’s an easy, elegant drink that’s ideal for fall gatherings or a relaxing night in.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 216kcal
Ingredients
Ginger Pear Syrup
- 1 cup pear juice (fresh, if possible, for vibrant flavor)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 pieces whole cinnamon sticks
- 4 pieces whole cloves
- 2 1-inch pieces ginger root sliced
Spiced Pear Cocktail
- 1½ ounces gin
- 1 ounce spiced pear syrup
- 1 ounce pear juice (fresh, if possible, for vibrant flavor)
- 3-4 ounces ginger ale or more, to top up
- 1 slice pear for garnish
- 1 pieces whole cinnamon stick for garnish
- 1 sprig rosemary for garnish
Instructions
Ginger Pear Syrup
- In a small saucepan, combine the pear juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger slices.1 cup pear juice, 1 cup sugar, 2 pieces whole cinnamon sticks, 4 pieces whole cloves, 2 1-inch pieces ginger root
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes to develop the spices.
- Remove from heat, let it cool, and strain to remove the spices.
Spiced Pear Cocktail
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, spiced pear syrup and pear juice.1½ ounces gin, 1 ounce spiced pear syrup, 1 ounce pear juice
- Shake well until chilled, then strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with ginger ale.3-4 ounces ginger ale
- Garnish with a pear slice, cinnamon stick and rosemary sprig for a festive touch.1 slice pear , 1 pieces whole cinnamon stick, 1 sprig rosemary
Notes
Recipe makes about ¾ cup pear syrup, enough for 6 cocktails.
Nutrition
Serving: 7ounces | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
