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.
- 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.
- 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
- Divide the chopped fresh sliced pear between highball glasses. Use a bar muddler or back of a spoon to release juices and flavor.
- Pour in vodka, ginger simple syrup, and lemon juice. Fill glasses with ice.
- Top with ginger ale or soda water and give a quick stir.
- Garnish with pear slice, lemon, or lime wedge.
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Pear Ginger Cocktail
Ingredients
Ginger Syrup:
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Cocktail:
- 4 ounces citrus vodka
- 1 ounce ginger simple syrup
- 1/2 pear, cored and chopped
- 1 ounce freshly squeeze lemon juice
- 6-8 ounces ginger ale or soda water
Instructions
Ginger Syrup:
- Combine 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. 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. Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Pear Ginger Cocktail
- Divide chopped pear between 2 glasses and muddle. Pour in vodka, ginger simple syrup, lemon juice and fill glass with ice. Float ginger ale on top and give a quick stir. Garnish with pear slice and/or lemon wedge.
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Recipe Notes
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
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Margaret says
Super easy to make. I used Bundaberg Ginger Beer and splash of seltzer water. I used 4 chopsticks and put a rubberband to keep together for a pestle. Love the muddled fresh pear!! Refreshing & yummy!!! Great end of summer to beginning of fall drink.
Melissa says
Hi Margaret,
The chopstick pestle trick is genius! You’re right this is the perfect time for this drink! Thank you for taking the time to write.
Best,
Melissa