Pear Ginger Cocktail

Pear Ginger Cocktail has muddled fresh pears, ginger syrup, citrus vodka, and a sparkling fizzy finish. This ginger cocktail recipe is guaranteed to be a hit with all!

Apple cider isn’t the only way to welcome in the cooler weather. A pear cocktail combines fresh seasonal fruit in a citrusy, effervescent drink perfect for holiday gatherings, Thanksgiving, cocktail parties, or watching the game.

If you love ginger or moscow mules, Pear Ginger Cocktail will be right up your alley. Fresh ginger steeps in an easy simple syrup to sweeten the drink. Then the ginger flavor is carried over with ginger ale or ginger beer float.

The Best Ginger Cocktail 

The creator of of this pear cocktail comes from one of the best mixologists I know – my brother-in-law, John. He daylights as a surgeon mostly to afford numerous bar gadgets, ingredients, and glassware, but his true passion lies with concocting the best craft cocktail.

When John creates a winning recipe, he excitedly sends it off to his press secretary (me), and I have the honor of delivering it to the masses (you). He always strives for the perfect balance of flavors to appease his biggest critic (his wife).

It’s a winning situation all around, don’t you agree?

How to Make Ginger Syrup

A simple ginger simple syrup is a key ingredient in this sweet ginger cocktail. Not only does it flavor these muddled ginger cocktails, but check out the numerous other ways ginger syrup may be used.

1. Combine fresh ginger, sugar, and water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
2. Set a mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour ginger syrup through, discarding ginger. Transfer ginger syrup to an airtight container and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Pear Cocktails

There are various ways to incorporate pear into cocktails, such as a pear fizz cocktail, pear martini, or spiced pear drink. Many of these recipes use pear juice or pear nectar for flavor.

When making cocktails, I like the pare down the ingredients (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Rather than buying additional juices and mixers, why not use the very essence of pear flavor?

Fresh pears are chopped and muddled at the bottom of the glass before filling with ice, vodka, ginger syrup, and ginger ale. I love how the fresh juice flavors the drink and there is spiked fruit to nosh on at the end!

Other Alcohol to Try in Pear Ginger Cocktail

If you are looking for something different than a vodka ginger cocktail, try any of these alternative mixers.

• Spiced rum
• Bourbon or whiskey
• Gin
• Alternative vodka flavors, such as pear vodka, vanilla, cinnamon, or traditional

How to Make Ginger Cocktail Recipe

1. Divide the chopped fresh sliced pear between highball glasses. Use a bar muddler or back of a spoon to release juices and flavor.
2. Pour in vodka, ginger simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill glasses with ice.
3. Top with ginger ale or soda water and give a quick stir.
4. Garnish with pear slice, lemon, or lime wedge.

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