Pears have always been one of my absolute favorite fruits. And with over 3,000 known varieties grown around the world and just as many distinct flavors, pears were just begging for me to transform them into a cocktail or two.
My Pear Blossom Fizz combines rich pear, elderflower blossom liqueur, bubbles (of course), and is topped off with an unexpected dash of cinnamon to highlight the natural warmth of pear, while my Spiced Pear Margarita is all about the juxtaposition of the jalepeno’s heat, the tartness of the lime, and the natural sweetness of agave.
So regardless if you like your libation a little on the sweet side or a with a bit more of a kick, pear should be your next go-to cocktailing ingredient. Cheers! Truly, MKR
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- 1 oz. fresh pear juice, chilled
- 1/2 oz. St. Germain elderflower liqueur, chilled
- 2 oz. Champagne or Prosecco, chilled
- Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional)
- Pear slices for garnish
- Add fresh pair juice and elderflower liqueur to a champagne flute or glass.
- Top with champagne and garnish with a slice of pear, sprinkle with a small dash of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional).
- 1 oz. silver tequila
- 1 oz. fresh pear juice
- 1/2 oz. agave nectar
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeño
- Ice
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1-2 slices of jalapeño down to a fine, fine pulp/juice.
- Add tequila, fresh pear juice, fresh lime juice, and ice. Shake, shake, shake.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with agave nectar to taste.
- Salt the rim of the glass by dipping it in agave nectar and then kosher salt, (optional).