I can’t get enough of this Spiced Pear Cocktail, with juicy pear, fragrant spice, and a festive finish in every glass. It’s the seasonal sip that always disappears first.

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I’m obsessed with this Spiced Pear Cocktail because it tastes like pear with a little bite, not some syrupy seasonal mess. I love how pear vodka keeps it clean and punchy, while ginger liqueur sneaks in with that sharp little kick that makes me go back for another sip way too fast.

But the best part is the balance. Bright, spicy, crisp, and just sweet enough.

And yes, I absolutely judge a cocktail by whether I want a second before I finish the first. This one passes.

Hard. Honestly, it’s the drink I want when pears are at their best.

Ingredients

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Pear vodka brings that cozy orchard vibe, with a little grown-up kick.
Pear juice or nectar makes it taste fuller, softer, and naturally sweet.
Fresh lemon juice keeps things bright so it doesn’t get too candy-like.
Honey syrup adds smooth sweetness, and it feels warmer than plain sugar.
Ginger liqueur gives a spicy little snap, if you’re in the mood.
Ground cinnamon makes the whole drink feel like sweater weather in a glass.
Angostura bitters add depth, so it tastes less flat and more balanced.
Sparkling water lightens it up and adds that fun, fizzy finish.
Ice keeps everything crisp, cold, and way more refreshing.
Plus, a pear slice makes it look cute without trying too hard.
Basically, the cinnamon stick is garnish, but it smells amazing too.

Ingredient Quantities

2 ounces pear vodka

1 ounce fresh pear juice or pear nectar

3 4 ounces fresh lemon juice

1 2 ounce honey syrup made with equal parts honey and warm water

1 2 ounce ginger liqueur such as Domaine de Canton optional

1 8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 dashes Angostura bitters

2 ounces chilled sparkling water

Ice cubes

Pear slice for garnish

Cinnamon stick for garnish

How to Make this

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1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

2. Add 2 ounces pear vodka, 1 ounce fresh pear juice or pear nectar, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce honey syrup.

3. Add 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur if using, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.

4. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.

5. Fill a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.

6. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass.

7. Top with 2 ounces chilled sparkling water and gently stir once to combine.

8. Garnish with a pear slice and a cinnamon stick.

9. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Equipment Needed

1. Cocktail shaker with lid and built in strainer
2. Jigger or measuring spoons for ounces
3. Citrus juicer or reamer
4. Fine mesh strainer
5. Hawthorne or long bar spoon
6. Chilled rocks glass (or old fashioned glass)
7. Ice scoop or tongs and ice tray/bucket
8. Paring knife and small cutting board for garnish

FAQ

What are the correct measurements for the ingredients? The recipe calls for 2 ounces pear vodka, 1 ounce fresh pear juice or pear nectar, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1/2 ounce honey syrup (made with equal parts honey and warm water), 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur optional, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 2 ounces chilled sparkling water, plus ice and garnishes.

Can I make this cocktail nonalcoholic? Yes. Replace the pear vodka with pear juice or a pear-flavored nonalcoholic spirit and omit the ginger liqueur or replace it with a splash of ginger syrup for warmth. Keep the bitters only if using nonalcoholic bitters.

How can I adjust the sweetness or tartness? For sweeter: add a little more honey syrup or use pear nectar. For tarter: increase lemon juice by 1/4 ounce increments until balanced. Taste as you go.

Is fresh pear juice necessary or can I use store-bought pear nectar? Fresh pear juice gives brighter flavor, but good-quality pear nectar works well and yields a sweeter, fuller drink. If using nectar, you may want slightly less honey syrup.

Can I prepare components ahead of time? Yes. Make honey syrup and chill it up to 2 weeks. Mix pear juice and lemon juice and keep chilled up to 24 hours. Combine cocktail and sparkling water only just before serving to preserve fizz.

Garnish and presentation tips? Add a thin pear slice on the rim and a cinnamon stick in the glass for aroma. Serve in a chilled coupe or rocks glass over ice and top with sparkling water for a lively finish.

Spiced Pear Cocktail Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Pear vodka: substitute with plain vodka plus 1/2 ounce pear liqueur or use pear brandy (eau-de-vie) for a fruitier, richer profile.
Fresh pear juice or pear nectar: substitute with apple juice or white grape juice for a similar sweetness and texture; canned pear nectar is fine if fresh is unavailable.
Fresh lemon juice: substitute with fresh lime juice for brighter acidity or 3/4 ounce of white wine vinegar diluted with water for a pantry option.
Honey syrup: substitute with simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water) for neutral sweetness or warm maple syrup diluted 1:1 for a deeper, autumnal flavor.

Pro Tips

1) Chill everything ahead of time: pop the vodka, pear juice, and even your glass in the fridge so the shake stays crisp and you use less ice, which keeps the drink from watering down too quickly.

2) Toast the cinnamon: heat the cinnamon stick briefly over a flame or in a dry skillet until aromatic, then rub it on the glass rim before garnishing to boost warm spice without adding grit from ground cinnamon.

3) Balance sweetness with texture: if your pear juice is very sweet, cut the honey syrup by a quarter or swap part of the sparkling water for plain soda water to preserve brightness and effervescence.

4) Brighten with a finish: express a lemon peel over the drink or add one tiny drop of fresh lemon juice on top just before serving to lift the aromas and make the pear notes pop.

Spiced Pear Cocktail Recipe

Recipe by Sam Ecclestone

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I can’t get enough of this Spiced Pear Cocktail, with juicy pear, fragrant spice, and a festive finish in every glass. It’s the seasonal sip that always disappears first.

Servings

servings

Calories

205

kcal

Equipment: 1. Cocktail shaker with lid and built in strainer
2. Jigger or measuring spoons for ounces
3. Citrus juicer or reamer
4. Fine mesh strainer
5. Hawthorne or long bar spoon
6. Chilled rocks glass (or old fashioned glass)
7. Ice scoop or tongs and ice tray/bucket
8. Paring knife and small cutting board for garnish

Ingredients

2 ounces pear vodka
1 ounce fresh pear juice or pear nectar
3 4 ounces fresh lemon juice
1 2 ounce honey syrup made with equal parts honey and warm water
1 2 ounce ginger liqueur such as Domaine de Canton optional
1 8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 dashes Angostura bitters
2 ounces chilled sparkling water
Ice cubes
Pear slice for garnish
Cinnamon stick for garnish

Directions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add 2 ounces pear vodka, 1 ounce fresh pear juice or pear nectar, 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce honey syrup.
Add 1/2 ounce ginger liqueur if using, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters.
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
Fill a chilled rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.
Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass.
Top with 2 ounces chilled sparkling water and gently stir once to combine.
Garnish with a pear slice and a cinnamon stick.
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.