Fall Bourbon Cocktail with Pears
Celebrate the flavors of the autumn with this Ginger Pear Cocktail recipe — a luxurious blend that captures the season's spirit in every sip. This drink marries the crisp sweetness of pears with the invigorating warmth of ginger and the rich smoothness of whiskey. Effervescent and refreshing yet irresistibly cozy, this fall bourbon cocktail is the perfect companion to a variety of appetizers and snacks, making it a must-have for your seasonal gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan - for making honey simple syrup
- 1 Cocktail Shaker - for shaking the cocktails
- 2 Chilled Cocktail Glass - for serving the cocktails
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Bourbon
- 2 ounces Pear Nectar or Juice
- 2 ounces Ginger Honey Simple Syrup (SEE BELOW)
- 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice – juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- to taste Ginger Ale
Ginger Simple Syrup
- ¼ Cup Honey
- ¼ Cup Water
- 1 1-inch piece Fresh Ginger – peeled and sliced into 4 coins
- 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
- Optional Garnishes: Thinly Sliced Pear, Lemon Wedge, Crystallized Ginger Skewer, and/or Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan combine honey, water, ginger, and cinnamon stick. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the contents to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently so the honey dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and let gently simmer for 5 minutes. Next, remove the pan from the heat. Set the simple syrup aside and let steep for 15 minutes. Once the time is up, strain the simple syrup into a container or liquid measure, discarding the solids. Set aside until ready to use.
- Start the Bourbon Fall Cocktail: Add the bourbon, pear nectar, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker and then fill halfway with ice. Cover the shaker tightly with a lid and vigorously shake until it's chilled and cold to the touch.
- Pour Cocktail and Top with Ginger Ale: Add a few ice cubes to two chilled cocktail glasses and then divide the pear cocktails between two glasses. Top with a splash of ginger ale, or more to taste.
- Garnish Cocktails and Serve: Adorn your cocktail glasses with a slice of fresh pear, a cinnamon stick, and a crystallized ginger skewer, if using. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ginger Honey Simple Syrup will keep, covered in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and the nutrition facts are an estimate based upon 2 cocktails. Exact information will depend upon the brands of ingredients and precise measurements used.
Nutrition
Calories: 282kcal Carbohydrates: 41g Protein: 0.2g Fat: 0.05g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 5mg Potassium: 46mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 39g Vitamin A: 3IU Vitamin C: 6mg Calcium: 11mg Iron: 0.3mg